General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Purple and white
Flower Time: Other: Repeat
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cape Primrose
Also sold as:
  • DS-Heart of Kai

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Photo by Nzfauna
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Feb 21, 2014 6:16 AM concerning plant:
    Beautiful Streptocarpus with large violet flowers with darker veining; throat is white, as is the back side of the petals. Frilly edge.

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