The plants in this category are "cousins" to the African violet, which is also a gesneriad.
Primulinas are some of the most popular gesneriad plants that have come about in recent years! They are native to the Asian area, growing in the higher elevations. They are grown for their beautiful foliage, showy flowers, and ease of care! We find that they grow very well with lower light levels, cooler temperatures, and a minimum of water and fertilizer. Requirements for artificial lighting would be around 8 to 10 hours. They will do well on the bottom shelf of "light stands" and near the end of the fluorescent light tubes. Use a light, porous potting mix, and grow them in small pots! Let the soil become fairly dry between watering. Feed plants regularly, using a well balanced fertilizer, at ¼ tsp. per gallon of water, with every watering.
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Primulina - sinensis 'Hisako'
One of the most beautiful of the Chiritas. Easily grows into show quality foliage, dark green with silver veins. Lavender flowers.
(Nakayama hybrid of two sinensis varieties)
Primulina - Jade Moon
Medium green, compact, pointed foliage, makes this variety an
excellent choice for those with limited space. Blooms are lavender-blue,
and good sized, despite the plants' diminutive size!
(Boggan hybrid: gemella x sp. USBRG 98-083)
Primulina - Keiko
Primulina - Naine Argente
Medium to large growing rosette, leaves medium green with silver veining and lavender blossoms. Great show foliage!
(origin of name unknown)
Primulina - Nemesis
Primulina - Nimbus
Primulina - Patina
Primulina - Piccolo
Primulina - sinensis 'Silver'
Semi-compact, strong silver markings over medium green, fleshy and hairy leaves. Lavender flowers.
(silver variety of sinensis)
Primulina - Souvenir
Primulina - species USBRG # 98-083
The charm of this Vietnamese native is its simple beauty! Lavender blooms, above medium green leaves, and sometimes multiple crowns (stolons).
(species from Vietnam)
Primulina - Vertigo
Primulina - Aiko
Primulina - species V27
Unnamed species collected from Vietnam. Long and pointed, somewhat glossy, medium green leaves, grow in a nice flat rosette. Blooms are lavender with yellow lines on a white throat. Good bloomer.
(species from Vietnam)
