Streptocarpus saxorum - Streptocarpella (trailing plant)

Streptocarpus saxorum (Streptocarpella) is a delicate perennial plant, native to Africa, often grown as a houseplant or balcony plant due to its blue-violet flowers and ornamental foliage. It is valued for its long-lasting blooming and resilience in semi-shaded conditions.

✔️ Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Streptocarpus saxorum (synonym: Streptocarpella)

• Plant type: perennial decorative for its flowers

• Mature height: 20–30 cm

• Leaves: green, velvety, small and slightly curved

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

• Blooming: 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, window boxes or windowsills

• Long-lasting and continuous blooming, even indoors

• Combines well with other shade or partial shade plants

• Easy to care for and suitable for beginners

📦 Note: This plant may arrive without flowers, but it is capable of blooming again in the following weeks. The displayed price is for a plant with or without flowers.

Height including pot 15 cm