African Violets and Gesneriads: Star of Bethelem, 1 by Allison_FL

Allison_FL wrote:
Sorry Nanna I saw it went right over my head. My mind is lost.
Yes it's a pretty Chirita. I have two babies of her I grew by a leaf from Lorry.
Yes to me Chiritas are a little like Streps liking to be on the dry side and cool temps.
Yet different ~
I do re-pot my Streps often. They seem to like fresh soil mix and new clean pots when Chirtia's Believe it or not, these are plants that will appreciate a crusty lime buildup!
I like this article on how to grow Chirtia's
http://www.maavs.org/html/growing_cheritas.htm
This was my baby back in Oct 2005 .. and I had not had it long it grow and progates fast.