Data specific to Cape Primroses (Edit)
Streptocarpus Division: Subg. Saintpaulia - Species/Close Hybrids

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Pointed leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Pansy blooms
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily light.
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Crowns
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Species African Violet
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus ionanthus subsp. rupicola
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia rupicola

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Date: 2018-03-13
S. rupicola

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