| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Semimiminiature |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Slightly quilted foliage |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Single to semidouble deep purple / near black blooms with thin, white, slightly ruffled edge - Geneva edge is variable, may not appear on all plants |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Will bloom continuously if given 12 hours of bright light per day; no direct sunlight. |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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