Streptocarpus Information How To Care For Streptocarpus Houseplants

Spring/Summer

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.

1. How do you grow streptocarpus indoors?
2. How often do you water streptocarpus?
3. Why is my streptocarpus not flowering?
4. When should I repot my streptocarpus?
5. Is streptocarpus a perennial?
6. How do you get streptocarpus to flower?
7. What do you feed a streptocarpus?
8. How do you treat streptocarpus Saxorum?
9. How do you water streptocarpus?
10. What type of soil do streptocarpus like?
11. How do you grow streptocarpus from cuttings?
12. How do you treat lady slippers streptocarpus?
13. Is streptocarpus poisonous to cats?
14. How do you treat Streptocarpella?
15. How do you revive primroses?
16. How do you get rid of greenfly on streptocarpus?
17. What does streptocarpus mean?
18. How do you propagate nodding violets?

How do you grow streptocarpus indoors?

Growing Conditions

Grow them in an eastern-facing window or under fluorescent tubes. Water: The soil should be allowed to dry between ​waterings. Streptocarpus is susceptible to root rot. Because of their delicate leaves, consider watering from the bottom (wick watering), but never let the plant sit in water.

How often do you water streptocarpus?

Within a few weeks the plants should begin flowering. Water regularly from either above or below only when the plant requires it. It is important not to overwater Streptocarpus, wait until the compost feels dry to the touch. Overwatering, in particular regular overwatering, will cause harm to the root system.

Why is my streptocarpus not flowering?

Seems quite a lot of people have suffered with healthy plants not flowering, the list following may be some of the reasons. 1 Have you repotted into an extra large pot, you should only go up in pot size by 2 or 3 cm each time you pot on. ... 3 Has your plant had plenty of light, but not the full sun of summer.

When should I repot my streptocarpus?

After about 6 months in its final, larger, pot, your strep will need to be repotted again into fresh soil. By then, the plant may be thick with foliage and you may notice more than one plant, or “crown”, growing in the pot.

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.

How do you get streptocarpus to flower?

Plant the halves in rich potting soil by standing them up with the cut side down. Keep the leaf halves moist until they start to sprout. After a few weeks, you will see baby plants forming along the cut edges of the leaves, sometimes as many as a couple of dozen from each leaf.

What do you feed a streptocarpus?

A general fertiliser that's high in potash. A good one to use is Dibleys' Streptocarpus Food! Because it's a slow release tablet you only need to place one tablet (two tablets for a large plant) in a pot every month.

How do you treat streptocarpus Saxorum?

Streptocarpus saxorum is easy to grow and quite robust. It will do well as a pot plant indoors or outdoors, and can be planted in a warm, sheltered, shady spot in the garden. Ensure a warm spot with fertile, leafy, humus-rich soil that is moist but well drained with good light but no direct sunlight.

How do you water streptocarpus?

The ideal situation for Streptocarpus is a shaded conservatory or an east to west window sill. Water regularly from either above or below, taking care not to splash the flowers. Only water when the compost is dry, and ensure that you do not over water as this will damage the roots.

What type of soil do streptocarpus like?

You can grow streptocarpus (Cape Primrose) plants from seed and it's easy to do. The best soil to use is houseplant compost but multipurpose compost with added perlite also works.

How do you grow streptocarpus from cuttings?

1. Select a young, healthy looking, medium-sized leaf. ...
2. Use a clean, sharp knife to cut the leaf into three or four sections. ...
3. Insert the leaf cuttings into the compost. ...
4. Water the cuttings well, then cover with a plastic bag, securing it with a piece of string or twine. ...
5. Keep the cuttings in a light, warm place.

How do you treat lady slippers streptocarpus?

Production:

1. Let soil remain damp between irrigation. ...
2. Keep humidity levels low by venting in the afternoon. ...
3. Daytime temperature should remain between 65°F and 80°F, and 65°F to 68°F during the night.
4. Use 1,000 to 1,500 foot-candles for lighting.

Is streptocarpus poisonous to cats?

#houseplant#purple flowers#fleshy leaves#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#tropical feel.

How do you treat Streptocarpella?

A relative of African Violets, Streptocarpella prefers the same growing conditions of bright, indirect light. Avoid hot sun, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers. Day and night temperatures of 60-75°F are fine year round. WATERING: Water only when the top inch of the potting mix is dry to the touch.

How do you revive primroses?

If your finger comes out dry, with no soil particles on it, the Cape primrose needs water immediately. If it comes out moist, with soil particles on it, then the soil is too wet. Allow the wet soil to dry out completely and only water once the signs of wilting have improved.

How do you get rid of greenfly on streptocarpus?

Either use biological control (see below) or use a spray with a propietary insecticide whether as an aerosol or mixed with water. These pests may be easily missed as they are small, white, waxy, flattened insects that fix themselves alongside the veins on the underside of the leaves, where they suck the sap.

What does streptocarpus mean?

A popular house plant, Streptocarpus, ("twisted fruit" from Greek στρεπτός (streptos) "twisted" and καρπός (carpos) "fruit") is an Afrotropical genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae (the Gesneriads).

How do you propagate nodding violets?

Streptocarpus have a small, shallow root system and are best grown in small pots (15cm or less). They need good drainage so use a special African violet potting mix or have a go at making your own. Start with a premium quality potting mix and simply add 20-30% vermiculite or perlite.