Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
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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