Overview
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Kohleria, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kohleria 'Ruby Red' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' is a bushy, deciduous houseplant cultivar belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. Like others in the Kohleria genus, it features upright growth with simple, serrated leaves that may have silvery patterns. This cultivar produces tubular or bell-shaped blooms with five spreading, rounded lobes, adding interest during spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade with an east or north-facing aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Suitable for sheltered environments such as conservatories or greenhouses, it requires fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kohleria
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kohleria 'Ruby Red'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Rhizome rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kohleria 'Ruby Red'?
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kohleria 'Ruby Red' need?
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kohleria 'Ruby Red' hardy in the UK?
Kohleria 'Ruby Red' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Kohleria 'Ruby Red'?
Division in spring.
