Story # 146,
These are some comments that I've captured from Gesneriphiles, a message board that I follow off and on. Often the threads are disjointed and fleeting. I've gathered a few pictures and words from
advanced hobbyist about Primulina ---- Asian Violets, like an African Violet,
but better!
“Primulina ‘Loki’ is one of my favorite Peter Shalit
hybrids. I love the foliage shape and
markings. I’m growing this in part soil mix and part hydroponic rocks.”
Karyn Cichocki
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| Primulina 'Loki' Grown by Karyn Cichocki |
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| Primulina 'Loki' grown by Karyn Cichocki |
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| Primulina 'Rachel' grown by Karyn Cichocki |
"Another of my
favorite Primulina hybrids".
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| Primulina liboensis White Veined grown by Jim Roberts |
"Agree
that Loki is at the peak of the hybrid list. But Primulina liboensis White
Veined is at the top of the species list. The peduncle's haven't elongated yet,
but the first flower of this cycle is poking out. Foliage is wonderful. "
Jim Roberts
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| Primulina 'Loki' grown by Paul Susi |
“It's mine and has striking
red/purple markings on the leaves. It is about 12" from two t8 tubes.
Paul Susi
What fabulous plants - so much better than Streptocarpus! Where can I obtain Primulina Loki, Liboensis White Veined, etc, to augment my growing Primulina collection? (I live in Spain)
ReplyDeletePeter,
ReplyDeleteInternational shipping of plants is difficult but you could try www.violetbarn.com to see if they ship to Spain.
I grew and promoted Streptocarpus for 40 years. Now I think that Primulina is a better houseplant – not as a flowering plant but as a foliage plant. It can take hot and cold, sun or shade, and can be dry without harm. Asian Violets will become more common.
Gary