How do you care for a Streptocarpella plant?

Growing Streptocarpella Place it in an area of bright light, but not direct sun. Windows that face either south or east are recommended. My plant is very happy in a south-facing window which is somewhat sheltered from direct sun. Water it regularly, and avoid getting water on the leaves because it causes browning.

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Is Streptocarpella an annual or a perennial?

perennial plant
Virtues: Streptocarpella Concord Blue is a tender perennial plant that’s easily kept as a container plant for the garden or as a houseplant—or both! This relative of the African violet can bloom year-round, with dainty purple blossoms rising on airy wands above its furry foliage.

How do you grow Streptocarpella 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 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 get Streptocarpus to flower?

Fertilize the plant once a month from spring through autumn with a high-phosphorous liquid plant food, as phosphorous stimulates bloom. Divide or repot the plant in the spring if it becomes too crowded.

What to do with Streptocarpus after flowering?

During flowering take off all dead flowers at least once a week. When the flower stem has finished flowering cut it from the plant as low as you can to the leaf base. Any leaves that get tatty or too large you can trim with scissors to the shape you require.

What do you feed a Streptocarpus?

A month after potting up commence feeding with a high potash fertiliser. The most convenient way is to insert a Dibleys Streptocarpus fertiliser tablet each month. Please remember every lant is a separate individual and should be treated as such. Always cut off dead flowers.

Why are my Streptocarpus leaves turning yellow?

“Browned or yellowed” leaf tips or margins. This can be caused by many kinds of stress, but the most common causes are infrequent or improper repotting and/or lack of grooming. Sometimes that leaf is yellow simply because it’s old and should be removed! These symptoms may also appear if the strep is very rootbound.

How do you overwinter Streptocarpus?

You will need to keep the plants in a bright situation, during the winter you can give them as much light as possible. A south-facing windowsill will be fine if they are indoors. If they are in a greenhouse or conservatory then they must have enough warmth to keep them frost-free. Stop feeding the plants.

What conditions do Streptocarpus like?

Cultivation notes

Keep in good light but do not expose to hot sun; an east or west facing windowsill is ideal.
Plants in the greenhouse or conservatory will need some shade and good ventilation.
Water regularly from March onwards.
Feed at two weekly intervals.
Remove dead flower stalks at their base.

How do you get Streptocarpus to rebloom?

How do you grow Concord Blue Streptocarpella?

How to grow it: Outside in the garden, Concord Blue streptocarpella shows best in an elevated pot, a hanging basket or a roomy window box. It needs a spot in part shade or full shade, a potting mix that drains freely and regular watering.

How much sun does a blue Streptocarpus need?

Concord Blue Streptocarpella Streptocarpus saxorum. The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). Maintenance Notes: Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. The best plant it is hardy, flowers tremendously, easy care.

What does a Streptocarpella plant look like?

The flowers on streptocarpella saxorum grow to about an inch long with a slanted tube running down the center of them. Most streptocarpella saxorum flowers bloom with purple colors, but there are some blue varieties as well. It’s important to note that too much sunlight may burn streptocarpella saxorum.