Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 1-2 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Water more frequently during active growth and reduce in winter.
Use room temperature water to avoid shocking the roots.
Also known as Lady Slipper Violet · Primrose-Leaf Streptocarpus · Primrose-Leaved Streptocarpus
Streptocarpus primulifolius is a beautiful gesneriad native to South Africa, featuring large, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of violet and white.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging. Allow top layer to dry between waterings.
Loamy soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Greenhouse
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during growing season.
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
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 1-2 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Water more frequently during active growth and reduce in winter.
Use room temperature water to avoid shocking the roots.
Remove spent flower stalks and any yellowing or dead leaves to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth. Pruning is generally minimal for this species, focusing on aesthetics and plant health rather than shaping.
Propagate from leaf cuttings. Take a healthy leaf, cut the stalk at an angle, and insert the cut end into moist potting mix. Keep humid and warm until plantlets form at the base of the leaf.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring when the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining potting mix formulated for African violets or gesneriads. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Streptocarpus Primulifolius (Streptocarpus primulifolius)
Where Streptocarpus Primulifolius (Streptocarpus primulifolius) 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 primulifolius |
Similar in genus Streptocarpus
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