Streptocarpus Species, Cape Primrose

Streptocarpuscaulescens

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Streptocarpus (strep-toh-KAR-pus)
Species
caulescens (kawl-ESS-kens)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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