Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Semimiminiature |
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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