How do you care for Streptocarpus?

How do you care for Streptocarpus?

Cultivation notes

1. Keep in good light but do not expose to hot sun; an east or west facing windowsill is ideal.
2. Plants in the greenhouse or conservatory will need some shade and good ventilation.
3. Water regularly from March onwards.
4. Feed at two weekly intervals.
5. Remove dead flower stalks at their base.

Is Streptocarpus a perennial?

Streptocarpus is a genus of over 150 species of herbaceous perennials native to mountain slopes of tropical central, eastern, and southern Africa. They are common in cultivation and are grown for their large, showy flowers and long bloom time.

Why is my Streptocarpus not flowering?

If it does stop blooming, and culture (i.e. feeding, light, etc.) is good, it may be because there is too much “old” growth. Each leaf will produce 6-10 bloom stalks but, after that, will stop producing more buds. Unless there are new, healthy, leaves being produced, blooming will eventually cease.

Is Streptocarpus an outdoor plant?

Streptocarpus Plant Features Indoors, it thrives in a bright spot and can bloom for months. Outdoors, it thrives in partial shaded spots in planters or in garden beds and borders.

How do you overwinter streptocarpus?

You will need to keep the plants in a bright situation, during the winter you can give them as much light as possible. A south-facing windowsill will be fine if they are indoors. If they are in a greenhouse or conservatory then they must have enough warmth to keep them frost-free. Stop feeding the plants.

How do you get Streptocarpella to bloom?

Streptocarpella blooms almost continuously, even through the winter as a houseplant if given plenty of light, as in a south or east-facing window. Although not a heavy feeder, it will grow and flower best if fertilized periodically.

How do you overwinter Streptocarpella?

Your Streptocarpella is a tender perennial – you can overwinter it inside your house – hang it near the bright window.

Can you grow streptocarpus outside?

Streptocarpus are happy in normal room temperatures, although they might suffer in overheated rooms during winter and they hate bright sunlight in summer. You can also grow them outside in the garden if you find a sunny, sheltered spot but you will need to keep an eye on them to make sure their leaves don’t scorch.

Is Streptocarpella an annual or a perennial?

Virtues: Streptocarpella Concord Blue is a tender perennial plant that’s easily kept as a container plant for the garden or as a houseplant—or both! This relative of the African violet can bloom year-round, with dainty purple blossoms rising on airy wands above its furry foliage.

What does a Streptocarpella look like?

A Quick Overview of Streptocarpella Saxorum Upon blossoming, streptocarpella saxorum will feature several nodes with bright purple-colored flowers opening at the tips. The plant only grows to a height of 6-12 inches, but it can spread wide to about 12 inches. I grow them on a windowsill.

What is the common name for streptocarpus?

Cape primrose
Although generally referred to simply as “Streptocarpus”, or “Streps”, the common name for subgenus Streptocarpus is Cape primrose, referring to the nativity of several species to South Africa and their superficial resemblance to the unrelated genus Primula.