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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.
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Genus includes sticky-leafed annuals, perennials and subshrubs. Related to the foxglove family.  
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Leaves are smooth or toothed.
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flowers have 5 spreading notched petals.
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petals at end of long tube.  
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Most are night-scented.
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outside flower color very different than inside.
  
 
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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.  
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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.
  
 
===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.
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Needs frequent propagation since even perennial varieties are short-lived. Propagate from tip cuttings in summer, or seed in spring (give bottom heat).
  
 
===Pests and diseases===
 
===Pests and diseases===

Revision as of 21:14, 3 March 2009


Zaluzianskya affinis


Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: varies by species"varies by species" is not in the list (perennial, annual, biennial, unknown) of allowed values for the "Lifespan" property.
Origin: S & E Africa
Cultivation
Scientific Names

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Genus includes sticky-leafed annuals, perennials and subshrubs. Related to the foxglove family.

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.

Cultivation

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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.

Propagation

Needs frequent propagation since even perennial varieties are short-lived. Propagate from tip cuttings in summer, or seed in spring (give bottom heat).

Pests and diseases

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Species

About 35 known species.

Species include:

Gallery

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References

  • Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381

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