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

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Large, deep green quilted leaves with red backing.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Deep red with white geneva edge
Other: Large, frilled semi-double to double star 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: My Garden
Date: 2012-10-11
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2007-02-24
Tampa African Violet Show
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Date: 2006-02-04
African Violet show at Sunken Gardens

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