Botanical Name: Streptocarpus saxorum (Streptocarpella saxorum)
Common Name: Streptocarpella Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Multi-branched, spreading plant with extensive, rounded form; forms a dense hanging basket plant with heavy displays of small flowers Height to 12" Spread to 24" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/outdoors prefers bright light indoors, thrives in shade outdoors Soil needs a highly organic soil with good drainage Hardiness tender (Zones 17, 22-24) mostly used as patio or houseplant Morphology: Leaves elliptic to ovate, densely hairy, to 1-1/2" long, 1" across, arranged opposite to whorled, pale on underside Flowers small tubular flowers (resembling small Cape primrose) to 1" across in blue, lavender and white; flowers on long peduncles to 3" Fruit spirally twisted two-valved capsule Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: excellent hanging basket plant for patios or indoor usage; provides long blooming season, heavy flowering and a neat form; can also be used as a low filler in atrium gardens Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering; not drought tolerant Fertilizing slow-release, balanced fertilizer 2x per year Pruning head back and dead-head frequently to encourage bushiness Pests/Diseases mealybug Special Conditions/Other Origin: Eastern Africa Family: Gesneriaceae Notes: |
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