Botanical Name: Common Names:
Streptocarpus hybrida Ladyslippers, Cape Primrose,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Bun Shaped
Description:
Small ornamental houseplant plant grown for its feature blooms that come in a range of bright colours. Best suited to growing indoors in a well lit area or in a protected position in the garden. keep soil moist but not wet to prevent pest and disease. Use a good quality indoors potting mix.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Botrytis, Mealy Bugs, Powdery Mildew, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Gesneriaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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