Cape Primrose. A very pretty free flowering houseplant with trumpet shaped flowers with prominently veined throats. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 50cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Streptocarpus hybrida
A very pretty free flowering houseplant with trumpet shaped flowers with prominently veined throats
Additional information
| Generic | Streptocarpus |
|---|---|
| Species | hybrida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cape Primrose |
| Flower Colour | white, blue, pink, red, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 50cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale, Red spider mite, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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