| Streptocarpus Division: | Subg. Saintpaulia - Standard |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Leaves: | Variegated Other: Mosaic variegation, medium green foliage, serrated, pointed. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pale pink double blooms. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Continuously if given bright light (no direct sun). |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
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