| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Medium green, standard foliage that is quilted and grows symmetrically. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Large, coral-red, single and semi-double pansies. The flower is sprayed with dark blue fantasy markings. Other: Chimera - has violet-blue center stripes. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Will bloom continuously if given 12 hours bright light per day (no direct sun). |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Other: Chimera - must be cloned to duplicate original. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Mac's Circus Clown |
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