What is Cape Primrose?

Rod Streptocarpus , which is commonly known as Cape Primrose, has about 150 species. It is characterized by his spiral fruit, which gives him the name Streptocarpus , which means twisted fruit. It belongs to the family Gesneriaceae, its flowers are extended, in the shape of trumpets and come in a wide range of colors, including blue, pink and mauve, and have striped features. Streptocarpus is a herbal flowering plant that flows throughout the year and is originally from places such as Africa and Madagascar.

Primrose cape is a perennial that grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches (about 30 to 45 centimeters). They usually need bright indirect light and can be the ideal sill plants. Although they are not considered fragile, they cannot withstand long exposures to direct sunlight. Long exposures can lead to burnt leaves - usually tolerable three to five hours of sunlight. The minimum temperature requirement for these flowering plants is about 51 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius)but prefer slight temperatures about 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 27 degrees Celsius).

cousin to African purple, Cape Primrose is a fertile flower manufacturer - one plant can gradually produce six to ten stems from each leaf. For every leaf that grows, the accompanying growth of flowers of flowers is. Cape primrose flowers, which are red and some are also smelling.

can be quite easy to grow Streptocarpus because they can be grown from seeds, leaf cuts and divisions. Their small seeds similar to dust can be dispersed on the soil surface and exposed to indirect light to germinate quickly. Some species may be promoted from the trunks cuts, while others may be divided by cutting the leaves into sections or down in the middle to be re -planted. Having preferences for a slightly drain soil can grow in any place where the seed can germinate.

Primrose Cape should be connected carefully, as it can easily cause root rot over watering. Irrigation can be performed once a week during winter and twice a week in the summer if they are grown in soil watering where conditions can be regulated. It is best to use water that has been cleaned and deprived of chemicals to form the best flowering and plant growth.