Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Trailing |
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 Variegated Other: Beautiful Champion variegation; trailing. Suited to hanging baskets. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Single and semidouble pink pansy blooms. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light; no direct sunlight. |
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 |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
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