Planting and Growing Streptocarpus 'Leah'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Steady lightly damp soil, never let entire root mass dry completely |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Weak general houseplant feed every four weeks warm season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Steady lightly damp soil, never let entire root mass dry completely
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Weak general houseplant feed every four weeks warm season
Learn more →How to Prune Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Remove faded flower stems
Learn more →How to Propagate Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
Propagate by leaf cuttings or by division
Learn more →How to Transplant Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Streptocarpus 'Leah' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
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, preferably from the bottom, 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
Learn more →How to Repot Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Streptocarpus 'Leah'?
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Learn more →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
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Streptocarpus 'Leah'
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