Streptocarpus 'Snowlina'

Streptocarpus 'Snowlina' is a variety of Streptocarpus , also known as the "Cape primrose" , appreciated for its delicate flowers and decorative foliage. It is an ideal indoor plant, easy to care for, which blooms abundantly and regularly in favorable conditions.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: Perennial herbaceous plant, approximately 20–30 cm tall, perfect for pots and indoor planters.

• Leaves: Large, elliptical, with slightly wavy edges, dark green , covered with fine hairs that give them a velvety texture.

• Flowers: Pure white , approximately 3–3.5 cm in diameter and 4.5–5 cm long, grouped in racemose inflorescences, with an elegant and delicate appearance.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Preference for intense indirect light , away from direct sun which can burn the leaves.

• Watering: Moderate. Water when the soil is slightly dry on the surface, avoiding excess water and its stagnation in the pot.

• Soil: Light and well-drained – ideal for indoor plants. A mixture of peat and perlite can be used.

• Humidity: It appreciates high atmospheric humidity . Regular spraying or placing the pot on a layer of wet gravel is recommended.

• Temperature: It grows well in warm and stable environments. It does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C.

• Fertilization: It can be fertilized every 2 weeks during the growing period, with a fertilizer for flowering plants.

• Propagation: By leaf cuttings or dividing the bush, preferably in spring or autumn.

• Maintenance: Minimal. It is recommended to remove wilted leaves and flowers to stimulate continuous flowering.

• Toxicity: There is no clear information about toxicity, but it is recommended to keep it away from children and animals.

Streptocarpus 'Snowlina' is a refined choice for indoor plant lovers, with elegant white flowers and velvety leaves. It is ideal for bringing brightness and delicacy to a well-lit interior space.

Height with pot included 20 cm
Pot diameter 12 cm