Concord Blue Cape Primrose Plant - Streptocarpella - 4" Mini Hanging Basket

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SKU:
GaryStreptoCBHB
UPC:
810046278543
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Product Description

Streptocarpella (Cape Primrose). A relative of African Violets, Streptocarpella prefers the same growing conditions of bright, indirect light. Avoid hot sun, which can burn the leaves and fade the flowers. Day and night temperatures of 60-75°F are fine year round. WATERING: Water only when the top inch of the potting mix is dry to the touch. To avoid causing spots on the leaves, use tepid water or water from the bottom of the pot. Providing water too frequently will cause the roots, leaves, and base of the plant to rot. If the leaves look wilted even when the soil is moist, you may be overwatering. Let the top inch of the potting mix dry out before watering again. Plants require less water during the winter months (November through February). FERTILIZER: From spring through fall, apply a water-soluble fertilizer that is high in phosphorus (such as 15-30-15) every 3 weeks. Withhold fertilizer during the winter months, when your plant will stop growing actively and rest. CONTINUING CARE: Use scissors to cut off the stalks of faded flowers. Repot your plant into a slightly larger pot in spring.
  • Hardy in zones 10-11, patio or indoors
  • Prefers part-shade
  • Trim off faded flowers to keep blooming
  • Trim as needed
  • Immediate shipping

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Reviews

  • 5
    Blue primrose

    Posted by Delaney on Aug 7th 2021

    I can always count on Hirts to deliver a beautiful plant!

  • 4
    Hardy plants . . .

    Posted by Randolph Clark on Jul 29th 2021

    . . . . but was hoping for a starter bloom or two.

  • 5
    Streptocarpella

    Posted by John F Lorusso on Apr 30th 2021

    Plants arrived in great shape, well packaged and still moist. Thank you

  • 5
    Gorgeous!

    Posted by Oksana on Apr 26th 2021

    I have gotten the plant last October (it might have been in a 6 inch pot, not 4 inch). I got a very large plant , considering that it was shipped. Not a single broken leaf , and it looked like it had just finished blooming. It took about 4 months to produce fist sporadic new flowers . Now it’s April and the plant is sphere 2 feet in diameter and in blooms all the time . Didn’t know they grow so quickly. Just gorgeous!