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: 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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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia

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Location: murchison, tx
Date: 10-18-15
African Violet Arapahoe
Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jun 9, 2018 8:23 PM concerning plant:
    I grew 'Arapahoe' for years. It grew easily & became a large 12"x12" plant in 2 years. The flowers were a darker burgundy red. Later I got 'Tomahawk' with the same color flowers but a smaller 8" plant at 2 years, which size I preferred.

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