The World of Gesneriads is very diverse. These African violet relatives are often brightly colored, long flowering, and fun to grow.

Explore this family of exotic houseplants with Lyman Estate Greenhouse Manager Lynn Ackerman, as she introduces you to Kohleria, Streptocarpus, Petrocosmea, Chirtia, and Columnea, at the Greenhouses at 185 Lyman Street in Waltham on Saturday, October 4 from 10 – 2. Image below of Kohleria ‘Longwood’ from www.garden-share.com.

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