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
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Dark green leaves with girl foliage and deep scalloped edges. Coral pink petioles
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Light pink petals with raspberry fantasy and a white geneva edge.
Other: Semi-double to Double
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
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: Youngsville, LA
Date: 2016-03-17
By tabbycat
Uploaded by HollyAnnS
Comments:
  • Posted by HollyAnnS (South Central Pa) on Mar 11, 2013 5:27 AM concerning plant:
    Lovely plant, leaf markings are the highlight of this plant although it also produces plenty of lovely flowers as well.

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