Cape primrose 'Ruby'
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Ruby' is a perennial to 30cm, with large hairy dark green leaves and clusters of rich red flowers to 6cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cape primrose 'Ruby' (Streptocarpus 'Ruby')
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cape primrose 'Ruby'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cape primrose 'Ruby'
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Cape primrose 'Ruby' care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with warmth and humidity
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed every few 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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