Streptocarpus

2 Nov 18 • I cant remember when this last flowered. It was so long ago I’d forgotten what it looked like...and now, here it is 💜💙💜

So very pretty!💘😍

Only one flower Shelley but I don’t care! @ShelleySnyder

One is better than none! Silly plants anyway!!😂💘😍

👍😂 @ShelleySnyder

I’m not going to be greedy Laura 😉@columbiariver

48 weeks ago apparently 😉 ➡️ I love these plants...I must get over the fact that the name sounds like an infection! 🙈 they had some beautiful ones in the shop at Wisley!

Thanks Jason 😊 @Jasonsparkes1

That’s lovely Jacqueline 💜💜

😂😂 That’s longer than my memory. Obviously 🙄 🤣🤣 The name means twisted wrist...though GOK why 😉 @rachelbrooks

Thank you Jane 😊 @pelly

Well that conjures up an altogether different (though maybe as disturbing 🥺) image! 🙈😉

I've just repotted these. They shouldn't be put in pots that are much bigger than their last one and they need lots of drainage, so I've mixed in grit and perlite. 🤞🏻#streptocarpus #capeprimrose #houseplantadvice

Lovely Bloom

It's pretty isn't it. Last one this year I would think 😥 @gauravsh6

I treat them exactly the same as an African violet @awomanonabike

I would too Tina (?) except I don't have any. I did used to, so now I'm wondering what happened to it 🤔 They're lovely little plants too. Might have to put one in my letter to Santa 🎅🏻 😂 @tinaaune

So if give them plant light indoors and with right feed they can bloom 😊

Yes Gaurav, they need lots of light and not much water. Don't feed them in the winter though, let them rest. Start feeding again once they start to bloom. @gauravsh6

Intensive care needed for all that is left of what should be a lovely, white streptocarpus. Part of it died, which I think meant the bit that was left was in far too big a pot. I have repotted it into a much smaller, shallower pot. The question is, should I put a cloche (aka upended glass) on it or not? Will that help or just speed up its demise? #streptocarpus #firstaid #help