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Cape primrose 'Supernova'

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Supernova' is a perennial cultivar with wavy edged flowers; the lower half of each flower is dark purple with two yellow marks and the upper half is pale blue with purple stripes. Flower size is smaller than many cultivars, but plants are floriferous

Scientific classification

Species: Cape primrose 'Supernova' (Streptocarpus 'Supernova')
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: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Cape primrose 'Supernova'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Cape primrose 'Supernova'

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Cape primrose 'Supernova' care guide

Evenly moist orchid mix, high ambient air humidity required
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Evenly moist orchid mix, high ambient air humidity required

Fertilizing

Highly diluted streptocarpus feed biweekly growing season

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and remove damaged leaves

Propagation

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

Growing

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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