Kohleria ‘Longwood’ (Kohleria hybrid)
Elevate your indoor garden with the Kohleria ‘Longwood’ hybrid, a captivating flowering plant celebrated for its continuous bloom. This vibrant Gesneriad showcases striking strawberry-red flowers with a distinct white throat, offering non-stop color. Its vigorous, upright growth reaches 10-18 inches, making it an ideal accent for east or west-facing windows where it can enjoy partial sun. Requiring moderate care and winter temperatures above 60°F, this fast-growing plant thrives in medium humidity and is supplied in a 2.5-inch pot, promising a beautiful display year-round.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
8541
/ 10298
#8541 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Sun Requirements
Partial Sun
/ Partial Sun
Who it's for
- Striking, Unique Blooms
- Vigorous Growth and Repeat Blooming
- Easy Propagation via Rhizomes
Who should skip it
- High Humidity Requirements
- Potential for Seasonal Dormancy
- Tends to Become Leggy or Tall
Key Specs
Sun Requirements
Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Everbloomer
Hardiness Zone
10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
60°F
Grows To
10-18 inches
Pot Size
2.5 inches
Mature Height
18 inches
Care Level
Intermediate
Features
- Continuous, non-stop flowering habit
- Brilliant strawberry-red flowers with white throat
- Outstanding vigor and growth
- Upright stem structure
- Ideal for east or west windows
- Grows up to 18 inches tall
- Fast growth rate
- Intermediate care level
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Kohleria 'Longwood' hybrid, frequently praising its vigorous growth and the stunning, vibrant reddish orange blooms. A key theme is the exceptional quality of the starter plant and Logee's careful packaging, ensuring healthy arrival. While experienced collectors value this rare acquisition, some newer growers note that the plant demands specific humidity and light conditions. Overall, the consensus is that the superior health and eventual beauty of this specialized hybrid justify the investment for serious houseplant enthusiasts. The plant establishes quickly and often flowers sooner than expected.
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