Streptocarpus ‘Merlin’

Streptocarpus 'Merlin' , also known as the “Cape Primrose” , is a compact perennial plant, prized for its large, showy flowers . This variety is ideal as an indoor plant or for decorating shady terraces.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: Perennial, compact plant, with small, velvety and slightly wrinkled leaves, of an intense green color.

• Flowers: Large, deep magenta , with yellow accents in the center of the corolla , appear on short, erect stems. Flowering is abundant and long-lasting, from spring to autumn.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light , away from direct sun.

• Soil: Light, well-drained, rich in humus - ideal for a mix for indoor plants.

• Watering: Regular, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Excess water should be avoided to prevent root rot.

• Temperature: It prefers a warm and stable environment, away from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes. Exposure to cold or very low temperatures is not recommended, especially in the cold season. It feels best indoors, in a protected and thermally constant space.

• Humidity: It appreciates a moderately humid environment. Light spraying can be done during dry periods.

• Fertilization: Once every two weeks during the growing season, with a liquid fertilizer rich in potassium.

• Propagation: Easily done by leaf cuttings or by dividing the bush .

• Maintenance: It is recommended to remove wilted flowers and aging leaves to stimulate continuous flowering and keep the plant compact.

Streptocarpus 'Merlin' is an excellent choice for lovers of decorative flowering plants, bringing color and elegance to any interior space. With minimal care, it rewards with spectacular and long-lasting blooms.

Height with pot included 15 cm
Pot diameter 12 cm

Note: The leaves of this plant are fragile, may have defects and can be easily damaged during transport and handling. The price is valid for a plant with or without flowers.