Kohleria
Kohleriatubiflora

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Kohleria (koh-LER-ee-uh)
Species: tubiflora (too-bih-FLOR-uh)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds