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
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green and white TL variegated foliage.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Multi-Color: Double pink stars with blue fantasy specks and streaks, and wide white edge.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continuously if given 12 hours bright light per day; no direct sun.
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose

Photo Gallery
Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2023 Feb 15
African Violet (Streptocarpus 'First Year') blooming ... but 'not
Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2022-11-17
African Violet (Streptocarpus 'First Year') young plant
Location: Eagle Bay, New York
Date: 2022-11-17
African Violet (Streptocarpus 'First Year') leaves, underside

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