Streptocarpus Concord Blue

Cape Primrose

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Hybrid Cape Primrose with vibrant blue tubular blooms on fuzzy dark green leaves. Native to South Africa, it thrives in bright indirect light and requires consistent moisture without wetting foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cape Primrose
Family Gesneriaceae
Genus Streptocarpus
Species Hybrid
Variety Concord Blue
Origin South Africa
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often year-round indoors with sufficient light.
Leaf Color Dark green, velvety/fuzzy
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite for drainage. Keep slightly moist but not waterlogged.

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Watering

Water from bottom or avoid foliage contact. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves and fades flower color.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (April-Sept). Reduce feeding in winter.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly and remove dead leaves at base to encourage new blooms.

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 9 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
45% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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