false African violet
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S. saxorum is an evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, with trailing stems bearing small, fleshy, rounded leaves and solitary white-throated, pale mauve flowers 3cm across, in the leaf axils
Scientific classification
- Species
- false African violet (Streptocarpus saxorum)
- Genus
- Streptocarpus
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of false African violet
Distribution map
Kenya, Tanzania
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of false African violet
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false African violet care guide
- Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost evenly moist with bright shade and good humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed every two to three weeks in active growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or leaf cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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