Gesneriaceae - bright pearls sills

Good day, dear reader! This publication - about interesting for indoor flower Gesneriaceae family. This is a very beautiful flowers, in which, in my opinion, it is difficult not to fall in love... Who they are and the brightest representatives of a photo - in my publication.

A brief introduction

Today, in a social network, I came across a post of a woman with a photo of her colors. Enjoy!

And all this - Gesneriaceae! This is a huge family, which includes about 3200 species of plants, some of which are grown successfully by amateur growers home. Most Viewed - violets (Saintpaulia), gloxinia, Streptocarpus and achimenes. Now about them - more.

streptokarpusy

Perennial and flowering houseplants. Imagine: on one bush can simultaneously dissolve 100 flowers, and even a bit more! But at home horticulture are usually grown varieties with large flowers, whose number is modest. But it looks no less beautiful!

achimenes

Achimenes - a cascade of colorful flowers, like little bells charming. Achimenes blossom in the warm season: from spring to autumn.

gloxinia

Large flower-gramophones. Gloxinia are grown from tubers that are harvested after flowering in a dark and cool during the period of rest. If you buy the tubers gloxinia, take those which are already green rostochku. success of the event is guaranteed!

Violets (Saintpaulia)

The most famous members of the family. In my opinion, the easiest to grow among relatives. The key to successful flowering - fertile soil and a small amount of pot.

Breeders brought tens of thousands of different varieties of Gesneriaceae. You are sure to find something for yourself! However, these indoor plants need special care, but it is simple. If you like post - please evaluate its "Thumbs up!"