{"title":"Seasonal Streptocarpus","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eGenus: Streptocarpus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesneriaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"179\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cape Primrose, Streps\u003cbr data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central, eastern, and southern Africa; Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eStreptocarpus is a genus of mostly herbaceous perennials known for their vibrant, tubular flowers and attractive foliage. These plants are especially popular as houseplants due to their long blooming season and tolerance for indoor conditions. Leaves are typically wrinkled, hairy, and arranged in a basal rosette, though some species are unifoliate (producing only one large leaf). Flowers appear on slender stems and come in a wide range of colours—purple, pink, blue, red, and white—often with intricate markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"893\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eGrows best in a well-draining, peat-based soil mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eAllow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eAvoid water on leaves to prevent rot; bottom watering is ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eRegular deadheading encourages continuous blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eBenefits from diluted, balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eStreptocarpus\u003c\/em\u003e means \"twisted fruit,\" referring to the spiralled seed pods produced after flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eClosely related to African violets (\u003cem data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/em\u003e), and hybridizing has produced many unique cultivars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSome species are unifoliate—producing only one large leaf throughout their life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eIn the wild, many Streptocarpus species grow in shaded, rocky habitats with high humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/streptocarpus.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}