Streptocarpus grow and care – herbaceous leaf plant of the genus Streptocarpus also known as Cape primrose or Nodding violet, African violet perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropics climate or as house plant and growing in hardiness zone 12b+.
Leaves color green in oval shape, the leaves grow in rosette structure.
African violet flower Flower color can be: blue, pink, red, white, purple or multi-color, the flowers have five petals, flowers grow on stems in clusters.
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How to grow African violet growing and care: More than 12C (53F) optimal (60-80F) 15-26C, high humidity, room temperature water (do not overwater)
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing: Very sensitive to dry and temperature
When is the best time to plant? All year
Pests and diseases: Aphids, mealy bug
When is the best time to prune? All year
How to prune: Dead leaves
Size of the plant: 5-15 cm, 2-6 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Shade (light but not direct sun)
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information Bloom season? Most of the year
General information about the flower: Blue, pink, red, white, purple or multi-color, the flowers have five petals, flowers grow on stems in clusters
Scientific name: Saintpaulias
Categories of growing Planting Season: Autumn Planting , Spring Planting , Summer planting , Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants , Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen , Herbaceous , Leaf plant , Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Indoor plants , Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 12 , Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower , Ornamental leaves , Ornamental plant
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Blooming season: Autumn flowers , Spring flowers , Summer flowers , Winter flowers
Flower colors: Blue flower , Pink flower , Purple flower , Red flower , White flower
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