Data specific to Cape Primroses (Edit)
Streptocarpus Division: Subg. Saintpaulia - Large

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Large glossy serrated dark green leaves with red backing and pink/cream crown variegation.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bi-Color: Light pink blooms with a cranberry speckled edge
Other: Semi-double to double frilled pansy blooms
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Other: Will bloom continually if given 12 hours of daily bright light (no direct sun).
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Offsets
Crowns
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Awards and Recognitions: Other: AVSA 'Best Variety' 2019. 2020, 2021, and 2022

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Common names
  • African Violet
  • Cape Primrose
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Streptocarpus
  • Synonym: Saintpaulia

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Date: 2022-11-08
Location: Burlington, NC
Date: 2022-01-01
Uploaded by sedumzz
Location: My Garden
Date: 2012-09-27
Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Date: 2024-01-26
Uploaded by sedumzz
Location: Tampa, FL
Date: 2007-02-24
Tampa African Violet Show
Comments:
  • Posted by AR on Dec 9, 2013 9:02 PM concerning plant:
    I agree. My av's love to be ignored. I babied them to death when I first got them. Then I just gave up and they loved every minute of it. They do train you:)

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