Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Semimiminiature |
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: Bright green, lightly quilted; rarely, may show variegation. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Bright pink pansy-type blooms with blue-purple fantasy flecks. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" 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: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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