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: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 8 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Heart-shaped, serrated; upper surface medium green with pinkish-white Tommie Lou variegation, red backing.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Deep blue blooms with a darker eye and a purplish edge.
Other: Single, frilled blooms.
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

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Trade name information:
Series: Victorian Charm
Cultivar name: 'Modesty'
Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia

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Location: Puyallup,Washington
Date: 2014-05-04
grown from a couple leaves
Location: My house plant
Date: 2020-07-02
My 5 month old starter plant 2.5 inches across
Location: Puyallup,Washington
Date: 2014-05-04
Have 3 that I saved from what grew from leaves
Uploaded by phonegirl61
Comments:
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jul 11, 2020 12:03 PM concerning plant:
    This is an Optimara hybrid # 713

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