Streptocarpus Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Streptocarpus is usually found in the wild, growing in various colors and shapes on shady hillsides or cliffs. This plant is also known as the Cape Primrose. At first glance, this plant resembles an orchid that has many colors on its flowers. In addition, this plant also has fruits that are shaped like a pointed and elongated fruit. This plant is safe for pets and easy to care for.
Common Name |
Cape Primrose
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Streptocarpus
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Genus
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Streptocarpus
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Family
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Gesneriaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Streptocarpus Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Streptocarpus .
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Streptocarpus needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Streptocarpus needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Streptocarpus Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Streptocarpus to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Streptocarpus to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Streptocarpus Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Streptocarpus . |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Streptocarpus plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Streptocarpus Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Streptocarpus plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Streptocarpus toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Streptocarpus Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Streptocarpus , when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Streptocarpus Native Region |
Find out where the Streptocarpus plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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