Streptocarpus

Cape Primrose

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Compact perennial Gesneriaceae with rosette foliage and trumpet-shaped blooms. Thrives in bright indirect light, ideal for shaded indoor corners or cool greenhouses.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cape Primrose
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Streptocarpus
Origin South Africa / Madagascar
Blooming Foliage plant; blooms from spring to autumn depending on light
Leaf Color Dark green / Variegated
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite for drainage, keep moist but not waterlogged

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Watering

Keep evenly moist during growing season, reduce in winter dormancy, avoid wetting foliage to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light or shade, avoid direct sun which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Dilute balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring-Fall)

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Pruning

Remove dead flowers and yellow leaves regularly to encourage blooming

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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