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06 in   Streptocarpus  spp. 


General Information
Common Name   CapePrimrose
Family   Gesneriaceae
Genus   Streptocarpus
Species   spp.
Cultivar  
Origin   Madagascar, Africa,Asia
Category   Flowering Pot Plant 
Common Uses   Color Or Accent


Plant in Photo
Container Size   06 in
Plant Height (photo)   10-12 in
Width   12-15 in
Form   Multi
 

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General Description
Leaf Color   Dark Green
Texture   Coarse
Flower Color   Many Colors
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 04 in-10 in
Heights 10 in-18 in
Common or Rare   Common
Forms Single, Multi

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Medium
Humidity Requirements   Medium
Light Level   High Light Required
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   50 F
Optimum Temperature   65 F
Minimum Light   200 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   400 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem  
Most Common Disease Problem  
Special Requirements or Needs   Likes cool temperatures
Poisonous  
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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