| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark green quilted leaves with lightly serrated edges. Note that leaves may sport if propagated. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Deep indigo thick pinwheel with white or light purple edges. Note that there are many chimeras, so check blooms to see if it blooms through correctly. Other: Semi-double, violet 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 Other: Propagation from leaves will not result in the same plant, usually a reversion of the chimera or further sporting. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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