Gesneria ventricosa (Gesneria)

Gesneria ventricosa (Gesneria) orange tubular flower close up among glossy green serrated leaves.
Gesneria ventricosa (Gesneria) orange tubular flower rising from dark glossy green serrated leaves.

Botanical name: Gesneria ventricosa

Common name: Gesneria

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowers

Rare shrub of semi-open spots on summits of rocky high hills and exposed ridges in lower montane rainforest.

Similar plants: Gesneria ventricosa (Gesneria)




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