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− | Genus of about 35 species of sticky-leafed annuals. perennials and subshrubs from southern and eastern Africa belonging to the foxglove (Scrophulariaceae) family. Their leaves are smooth or toothed and the flowers have 5 spreading notched petals at the end of a long tube. Most are night-scented and the outside color of the flowers is quite different from the inside. | + | Genus includes sticky-leafed annuals, perennials and subshrubs. Related to the foxglove family. |
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| + | Leaves are smooth or toothed. |
| + | flowers have 5 spreading notched petals. |
| + | petals at end of long tube. |
| + | Most are night-scented. |
| + | outside flower color very different than inside. |
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| ==Cultivation== | | ==Cultivation== |
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− | These plants like full sun and a well-drained soil in almost frost-free climates. Where frost is usual, they can be grown in a cool greenhouse as a colorful filler. Keep almost dry in winter.
| + | Like full sun. Like well-drained soil. grow in nearly frost-free climate. In colder climates, grow in cool greenhouse. Keep nearly dry during winter. Colorful filler plant. |
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| ===Propagation=== | | ===Propagation=== |
− | Propagation needs to be regular as even the shrubby species are short-lived. Take tip cuttings in the summer or sow seed in spring with bottom heat.
| + | Needs frequent propagation since even perennial varieties are short-lived. Propagate from tip cuttings in summer, or seed in spring (give bottom heat). |
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| ===Pests and diseases=== | | ===Pests and diseases=== |