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

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