Kohleria?
Paul T. (Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:50:26 PDT)

At 10:13 AM 10/08/2008, you wrote:

Hi,
Does anyone from this genera? A friend has a photo of a
blooming plant and is trying to get more information about
it. Specifically, what are the white tendrils appearing at the
base of the plant extending the entire circumference. The plant
was grown by me and given as a gift to her but my records aren't
complete enough to be able to give her any information and none of
my books on bulbs, and I have a number, doesn't even mention the
genus. If anyone response, I can forward her photo directly to you.

Joyce,

Are you meaning Kohleria? If so, it's a Gesneriad. it produces
runners which spread it's rhizomes about a bit. in pots they appear
out the drainage holes and run about a bit. They're more or less a
tubular flower with a flared lip, usually in reds or pinks, some
quite electric in colour. Does that sound like it?

Cheers.

Paul T.
Canberra, Australia - USDA Zone Equivalent approx. 8/9

Growing an eclectic collection of plants from all over the world
including Aroids, Crocus, Cyclamen, Erythroniums, Fritillarias,
Galanthus, Irises, Trilliums (to name but a few) and just about
anything else that doesn't move!!