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

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Quilted, wavy & ruffled dark green leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: White bloom with purple feathering, with a lime green edge
Other: Frilly, double blooms
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
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: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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

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Location: Northeastern Pennsylvania
Date: 2017-06-16
Location: Puyallup,Washington
Date: 2014-12-08
Location: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2017-12-20
By tabbycat
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03
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