| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Large |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Large, dark green quilted leaves with a serrated edge and red backing |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Indigo blooms with a deep blue eye, purple band (watermark), and a raised white edge Other: Semi-double to Double frilly blooms |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light. |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| 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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