Daily Botanical: Kohleria ‘Brazil Gem’

This kohleria was another Gesneriad (African violet family) that I was completely taken with at Erica’s house. You can see a photo of the entire plant at the top of this post.
The flowers are pretty, but it’s really the rusty red leaves that got me. I imagine this would be gorgeous backlit by natural light streaming in through the window. Just the thing to brighten a crisp winter day.



February 2nd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
So pretty, I love kohleria. I had one called “Marquis de Sade” which was a really pretty dark pink.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/megz/204994010/
February 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
‘Marquis de Sade’ What a name!
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I know right!?