Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'

How to Grow and Care for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'

Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace' · Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Lace'

Grow as a houseplant in free-draining compost on an east or west-facing windowsill, or grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water sparingly as compost dries in winter and in the growing season water freely allowing compost to dry out between waterings; feed fortnightly with a high-potassium fertiliser. See Streptocarpus cultivation

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Planting and Growing Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed every few weeks in active growth
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Care Tips

Grow as a houseplant in free-draining compost on an east or west-facing windowsill, or grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water sparingly as compost dries in winter and in the growing season water freely allowing compost to dry out between waterings; feed fortnightly with a high-potassium fertiliser. See Streptocarpus cultivation

How to Water Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

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What Soil Is Best for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Balanced feed every few weeks in active growth

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How to Prune Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Deadhead regularly and remove damaged leaves

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How to Propagate Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Propagate by division of clumps or by leaf cuttings in spring or summer

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How to Transplant Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

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How to Care for Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace' in Winter?

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How to Plant Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

Grow as a houseplant in free-draining compost on an east or west-facing windowsill, or grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water sparingly as compost dries in winter and in the growing season water freely allowing compost to dry out between waterings; feed fortnightly with a high-potassium fertiliser. See Streptocarpus cultivation

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How to Repot Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

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How to Harvest Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds (botrytis) or powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse leafhoppers, mealybugs, thrips, vine weevil and tarsonemid mite

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The Toxicity of Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'

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Attributes of Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'

Plant typeHouseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Lace'
Genus
Streptocarpus
Family
Gesneriaceae
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