Data specific to Cape Primroses (Edit)
Streptocarpus Division: Subg. Saintpaulia - Semimiminiature

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Dark green, lightly ruffled, semiminiature foliage.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Lovely fuchsia pink, semidouble and double deeply-fringed, pansy-shaped blossoms, with a wide Geneva edge.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of bright light daily; no direct sunlight.
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia

Photo Gallery
Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2022-11-13
African Violet (Streptocarpus 'Heritage Frolic') leaves, top and
Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2014-07-04
  • Uploaded by JB

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