| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Large |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Large glossy serrated dark green leaves with red backing and pink/cream crown variegation. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Bi-Color: Light pink blooms with a cranberry speckled edge Other: Semi-double to double frilled pansy blooms |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily bright light (no direct sun). |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Offsets Crowns |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: AVSA 'Best Variety' 2019. 2020, 2021, and 2022 |
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