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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.
    
==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.  
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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===