| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Pink crown variegated dark green leaves with deep red backing. Slightly serrated leaves |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Light pink blooms with lavender/purple speckled edge Other: Extremely frilled, double blooms with a speckled edge. |
| 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 |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Just love the Sparkle! by kristylry | Apr 28, 2014 4:51 PM | 0 |
| Lyn your variegated leaf african violets are beautiful & so healthy looking by tabbycat | Feb 19, 2021 5:50 PM | 1 |
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