How to Grow and Care for Kohleria

Tree gloxinia (Kohleria amabilis var. bogotensis) is a flowering plant native to Honduras and Columbia that has become popular as an ornamental. It blooms exotic spotted flowers in spring and summer.

Spiked kohleria features plush green leaves with a velvety texture and eye-catching tubular flowers that exhibit striking red or orange hues with speckled throats. Thriving in humid environments, this understory herb often flourishes under the filtered light of taller canopies, relying on its vivid blossoms to attract pollinators in its shaded tropical habitat.

Brighten up your garden with kohleria Strawberry Fields. This plant blooms year-round, producing small, strawberry-like flowers in shades of pink and red. It is also a great hummingbird attractant, making it perfect for birdwatchers.

Kohleria hirsuta is a floriferous perennial known for its fuzzy, hirsute leaves that contribute to its tactile allure. It boasts striking tubular flowers, often in vivid reds or pinks, which dangle elegantly among the foliage. Adaptable to indoor climates, kohleria hirsuta thrives in well-draining soil and bright, indirect light, emulating its native understory habitats.

Kohleria inaequalis var. ocellata is a captivating tropical herbaceous perennial, adorned with soft, hairy foliage. Its vibrant, tube-shaped flowers boast a striking contrast with maroon spots and a warm orange background, which likely serve to attract pollinators in its shaded understory habitat. This variety's unequal leaves, with their ocelled patterns, enhance its allure, seeming to mimic the dappled sunlight of its rainforest origins.