Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: White and violet / purple semidouble to double with frilled pale yellow / green edge. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Other: Continuos blooms with 12 hours of light per day; 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 |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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