Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Mosaic variegated ovate leaves with scalloped edges. Leaves are medium green, with a red petiole. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Light pink, sometimes with darker eyes Other: Double (sometimes Double+) frilled star 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 Crowns |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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