Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Besleria

Species:

Besleria penduliflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require consistent moisture and warm temperatures. Light aids germination; surface sow or barely cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI