Cape primrose

Streptocarpus hybrids · Family Gesneriaceae

Also known as: streptocarpus, strep, cape primroses

Light: Bright indirect
Watering: Every 6 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Pet-safe: Yes

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Care

Where to put it

A bright windowsill out of direct sun, such as an east-facing window.

Light

Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the long leaves.

Watering

Water when the compost is dry on top. It prefers being slightly dry to soggy.

About the plant

It has elongated leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in blue, purple, pink and white. It flowers for long periods in soft light. It is a close relative of the African violet.

Origin

Developed from species found in the shady forests of southern and eastern Africa.

What it likes

Bright indirect light
Slightly moist compost
Mild temperatures

What it dislikes

Direct sun
Soggy compost
Intense heat

Did you know?

The name comes from Greek and means 'twisted fruit', after the spiral shape of its seed pods.