Gesneriads (Streptocarpus & relatives)
Exotic African violet cousins with prolific blooms
Gesneriad
The gesneriad family consists of over 2,000 species, including streptocarpus ("cape primrose"), African violets, "lipstick plant", streptocarpettela and "goldfish plants". IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PLACING YOUR ORDER PLEASE E-MAIL taylorgreenhouses@yahoo.com
Streptocarpus Alys Metalica
Streptocarpus Alys Metalica a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has beautiful light blue- violet flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 ° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus 'Amanda'
A large choice flower of intense dark blue with violet lines emanating from a white center has this plant. The plant itself is also large and will fill a 10" bowl if given medium/high indoor light and out door shade as well as its preferred temperatures of above 55 d� F. Zone 10.
Streptocarpus Black Light
Streptocarpus Black Light is an african violet relative. It has a very dark blue lower lobe with hints of color making it appear to glow. This Streptocarpus is a heavy bloomer. It needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as temperatures above 55 degrees.
Streptocarpus "Blue Bird'
'Blue Bird' blooms deep indigo flowers with small white streaks in the throat.
Streptocarpus Boomerang
Streptocarpus Boomerang has beautiful light white-pink flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 ° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Bristol's Indigo Eyes
Streptocarpus Indigo Eyes has beautiful white and purple/pink flowers. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus 'Bristol's Smelly Cat'
'Bristol's Smelly Cat' blooms light purple flowers that deepen towards the throat which also features light yellow stripes.
Streptocarpus Butter Blues
Streptocarpus Butter Blues, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has sky blue flowers with a cream throat. It is very pretty, and needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 degree temperatures.
Streptocarpus Canada
Streptocarpus Canada, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has dramatic blue flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Candy Girl
Streptocarpus Candy Girl, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative.It has lovely medium sized white flowers with pink lines. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus 'Cherry Bomb'
With medium-dark foliage, 'Cherry Bomb' blooms beautiful rosy-pink petals with a deep-burgundy throat.
Streptocarpus Cicero
Streptocarpus Cicero, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has dramatic violet flowers. It needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as above 55° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus 'Fleischle's Roulette'
Streptocarpus 'Fleischle's Roulette' is an african violet relative. It has large white flowers and a wide burgundy edge. A very beautiful flower. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Frazzle Dazzle
Streptocarpus Frazzle Dazzle has beautiful light purple flowers with darker purple speckles throughout. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Fred's Moonlines
Streptocarpus Fred's Moonlines has beautiful white-purple flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 ° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Gold
Streptocarpus Gold is an african violet relative. It has beautiful yellow and white flowers that bloom regularly. It needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as temperatures above 55 degrees.
Streptocarpus Happytime
Streptocarpus Happytime, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relatve. It has blue flowers with violet lines. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Harlequin Lace
Streptocarpus Harlequin has beautiful light blue and deep flowers. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Hawaiian Party
Streptocarpus Hawaiian Party has beautiful light pink flowers speckled with white. It needs medium light indoors, and shade outdoors, as well as temperatures above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Heartlands White Gold
Streptocarpus Heartlands White Gold has beautiful white flowers with yellow towards the center. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Heidi
Streptocarpus Heidi has beautiful light purple flowers with darker purple towards the center. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Hey Mei
Streptocarpus Hey Mei has beautiful bright pinkish purple flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 ° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Jennifer
Streptocarpus Jennifer, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative.It has very beautiful white flowers with purple lines. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Kim
Streptocarpus Kim is an african violet relative. It has many medium sized purple flowers. A very pretty flower. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Kitka Mino Hikari
Streptocarpus Kitka Mino Hikari, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has pink flowers with a burgundy face. This is a favorite. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Large Blue
Streptocarpus Large Blue has a very large blue flower on a large vigorous plant. Recurring flowers occur under medium/high indoor, and shady outdoor light conditions. A zone 10 plant it grows and flowers best at above 55°.
Streptocarpus Lily White
Streptocarpus Ink Blot has beautiful white flowers. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 ° F. temperatures to suit this zone 10 plant. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Maassens White
Streptocarpus Maassens White, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has many bright white flowers shown above the foliage. The easy care and beauty of this plant make it a lovely addition. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor, light as well as above 55 degrees. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Mei Lee
Streptocarpus Mei Lee a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has beautiful double white flowers with a dark pink face. It is quite beautiful. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as temperatures above 55. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus Party Doll
Streptocarpus Party Doll has beautiful purple flowers with yellow in the center. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus 'Ruby'
Streptocarpus Ruby has a dark bright rose flower with darker lines down the throat make this strong growing plant a likely "must have". It is a large growing plant with nearly continual blooms when given a 55° or above temperature. A zone 10 plant, it will do best in bright/moderate Indoor light, or a shady outside spot.
Streptocarpus Salmon Sunset
Streptocarpus Salmon Sunset , a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relatve. It has salmon/pink flowers with darker stripes on a cream throat. Very beautiful and easy to grow. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 degrees temperatures. Do not overwater.
Streptocarpus sampler collection
Save at least $5.00 off the cost of the individual plants. We will choose 3 different kinds from our inventory. A good choice if you are unsure of what to get. Whether you buy one sampler or more at the same time, the plants will all be different.
Streptocarpus Sashenka
Streptocarpus Sashenka has beautiful purple and white flowers. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Spectacular
Streptocarpus Spectacular is an african violet relative. It has unique striped pink and white flowers that bloom regularly. It needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as temperatures above 55 degrees.
Streptocarpus Turkey Tracks
Streptocarpus Turkey Tracks is an african violet relative. It has a beautiful combination of white, pink, and yellow flowers that bloom regularly. It needs medium indoor and shady outdoor light as well as temperatures above 55 degrees.
Streptocarpus Wow
Streptocarpus Wow has beautiful light deep red and yellow double flowers. It needs medium light indoor, and shady outdoor, as well as temp above 55° F. Do not over water.
Streptocarpus Zhizel
Streptocarpus Zhizel, a Cape Primrose, is an african violet relative. It has very large white flowers with a large violet face. It needs medium indoor, and shady outdoor light as well as above 55 F. Do not overwater.