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
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Dark green, quilted foliage with a red reverse.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Blue violet semidouble/double stars with a burgundy edge.
Other: An occasional spot of pink fantasy may appear.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continuously if given 12 hours bright light per day (no direct sun).
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Parentage: Sport of: Regal Crest

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose

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Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Date: 2024-01-26

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