Streptocarpus 'Snowlina'

Streptocarpus ‘Snowlina’ is a variety of Streptocarpus, also known as the "Cape primrose", valued for its delicate flowers and decorative foliage. It is an ideal indoor plant, easy to care for, that blooms abundantly and regularly under favorable conditions.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: A perennial herbaceous plant, about 20–30 cm tall, perfect for indoor pots and planters.

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

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

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light, protected from direct sunlight which can burn the leaves.

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

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

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

• Temperature: Thrives in warm and stable environments. Does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C.

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

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

• Maintenance: Minimal. It is recommended to remove wilted leaves and flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

• Toxicity: No clear information about toxicity, but it is recommended to keep it away from children and pets.

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 indoor space.

📌 Note: The leaves of Streptocarpus ‘Snowlina’ may show imperfections, slightly dry tips, wrinkles, or fine marks resulting from handling and transport. Being a plant with delicate and slightly pubescent foliage, it is sensitive to touch and environmental changes, and some older leaves may yellow or partially deteriorate naturally. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability, which will continue to grow under optimal growing conditions.
Height including pot 20 cm
Pot diameter 12 cm