Streptocarpus saxorum - Streptocarpella (planta curgatoare)

Streptocarpus saxorum (Streptocarpella) is a delicate perennial plant, native to Africa, commonly grown as an indoor or balcony plant, due to its blue-violet flowers and ornamental foliage. It is appreciated for its long flowering and hardiness in semi-shade conditions.

✔️ Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Streptocarpus saxorum (synonym: Streptocarpella)

• Plant type: ornamental perennial with flowers

• Mature height: 20–30 cm

• Leaves: green, velvety, small and slightly arched

• Flowers: small, blue or purple, tubular in shape, arranged in clusters

• Flowering: from spring to autumn, abundant flowering

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: indirect light or partial shade, ideal for bright spaces without direct sun

• Soil: well-drained, light, based on peat and perlite

• Watering: moderate – the substrate should be kept slightly moist, but without excess water

• Minimum temperature: 10–12°C – plant sensitive to cold and cold drafts

• Humidity: appreciates moderate ambient humidity

🌿 Advantages and uses:

• Ideal for hanging pots, planters or window sills

• Long and continuous flowering, even indoors

• Combines beautifully with other shade or semi-shade plants

• Easy to maintain and suitable for beginners

📦 Note: This plant may arrive to you without flowers, but it is capable of reblooming in the coming weeks. The price shown is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height with pot included 15 cm