I purchased this plant from Lauray of Salisbury early this summer.....enjoying it's first bloom!
I love the fact that even the flower 'bract' is pretty.
Nematanthus 'Castanet'
Stunning Nan ! My Begonias we boguth from her in Spring are doing good she has nice plants ! I was just reading
Nematanthus
Very tolerant and easy to grow trailing Gesneriads with small glossy leaves and bright, tubular pouch-shaped flowers. They easily withstand hot and cool temperatures, drought and low humidity. Hardy in frost-free climates, and can tolerate light frost. Hummingbirds love Nematanthus.
Hi Nan! I just joined this site ; i haven't met too many people yet but i enjoy looking at the pictures! this is beautiful!
Wow Violet -treasure i didn't realize that they were outdoor plants and so hardy!
Very pretty Nan.These plants are pretty cool.
Who is Lauray of Salisbury??
Hello Rachel,Welcome to the AV forum.
Hi rachel719 Wel come ! Yes When I was reading up on them I was surprised !
Jan
The small cutting rooting I gave you when you were here in red cup is one ! Nematanthus Champagne Jam The only one I've ever had they are so pretty and cool.
Thanks! i can't wait to learn more! =) i didn't even know there were this many different types of plants in the gesneraid group!
Rachel We have two awesome Sticky when you first come to the forum the two threads on top. They have so much info ! The second one is Gesneraids. One Link I really enjoy is The Gesneriad Referance Web
http://www.gesneriads.ca/
Couple more cool links withn
Nematanthus
http://www.gesneriads.ca/genemcod.htm
http://www.gesneriads.ca/nematan6.htm
Jan here is the Web Sight
http://lauray.com/
When I placed an order I called her and asked if she had what I was wishing ! I thing in was in spring/early summer? And she shipped the same day ! She is only one person operation so can only so so much she is very kind. I got some Begonias from her.
She is in Conn so not sure if she is still shipping as it's getting cool there but you could call her !
Thanks, all, and Hi Rachel...welcome!
Glad to hear your begonias are doing well, Allison....I agree, nice plants...small, (that's OK, though!) but very healthy and well-rooted....I was happy with mine. I got 2 others that I'm hoping will bloom in the near future.
This is quite a small plant, so I was pleased that she chose to bloom for me.
Just the one bloom so far, but a few others are developing....they sure take their sweet time!
I'd heard something about Lauray's of Salisbury phasing out some plants, but can't recall if it was begonias or ??