Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Use room-temperature, preferably distilled or filtered water.
Allow excess water to drain away completely to prevent soggy conditions.
Also known as Cape Primrose · False African-Violet
False African Violet (Streptocarpus saxorum) is a trailing Streptocarpus with lavender-blue flowers and fuzzy foliage, ideal for hanging baskets and as a houseplant.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid water on foliage.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Indoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer. Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Use room-temperature, preferably distilled or filtered water.
Allow excess water to drain away completely to prevent soggy conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers and yellowing or damaged leaves promptly. Lightly trim back leggy stems to promote new side shoots.
Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to make cuts.
Propagate from leaf cuttings or stem cuttings. Take a healthy leaf or stem section, dust the cut end with rooting hormone, and insert into moist potting mix. Keep humid and warm until roots form, usually in 4-6 weeks.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, preferably a peat-based blend suitable for African violets.
Repot in spring.
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Where False African Violet (Streptocarpus saxorum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Streptocarpus |
| Species | Streptocarpus saxorum |
Similar in genus Streptocarpus
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