Streptocarpus or 'Cape Primrose' are native to South Africa and grow high in the mountains in dappled shade.
Streptocarpus are generally easy to grow given a peat of coco fibre based free draining potting mix and a bright but shaded position. Try a position where the plant gets filtered morning or afternoon light.
Watering Streptocarpus need to be monitored, over watering will cause rot, so allow the potting mix to dry out between watering's.
Removal of spent flower heads from Strepocarpus helps prevent rot and disease. A temperature between 50° and 80° F is ideal. |
