African Violets and Gesneriads: What's your experience with "Crystal" streps?, 1 by Allison_FL

Allison_FL wrote:
Yes they say Crystal series is supose to bloom wako lol I have one Crystal Dawn.
One I've taken at least 6 or more leaves off to grow babies to share with others ! You need leaves to bloom . No crowns with Streptocarpus plants. Plus you need new foliage growth.
Mine took a long time from time I bought it. They don't sell cheap either. But I am thinking maybe they have to be a good mature size before blooming ?
I have read on other groups their plants don't bloom either.
Once mine did bloom I always have a couple bloom stalks. I am also thinking mine does not get much light
it sits on a table under windows but about 3-5 feet away. So this might be another reason I don't have tons of flowers ? Like when I had Falling Stars ( gave to my sister) it would always have dozens of flowers.
The leaves on mine are like Gaitors Tail Strep. One of the first ones I grew . I really do like mine.
It may not be too exciting but she is elegant yet simple, different and I Love her !