Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Slightly serrated, light green leaves |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Semi-double to Double ruffled blooms |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Year Round 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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