Pale yellow flowers with veiny purple centers and ruffled edging, simply sweet. If kept happy with consistent light, these Ladyslippers can flower 10 months out of the year!! Streptocarpus Ladyslippers make a great container plant, garden border plant, or best yet as a beloved indoor houseplan
Streptocarpus Lady Slipper Care
Streptocarpus 'lady Slipper'
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
7°C - 10°C
hardiness zone
11 - 12
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The soil should be allowed to dry between ​waterings. Streptocarpus is susceptible to root rot. Because of their delicate leaves, consider watering from the bottom (wick watering), but never let the plant sit in water. Let the soil become rather dry between waterings.
Fertilizer
Fertilize with a weak liquid African violet fertilizer during growth and flowering. They seem to thrive with a steady supply of weak fertilizer.
Sunlight
Most Streptocarpus species grow on rocky, somewhat shaded hillsides or river banks, sometimes growing on fallen tree trunks or even rocks. Thus, they like dappled sunlight best. Grow them in an eastern-facing window or under fluorescent tubes.
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Soil
A loose, very well-drained, very rich potting mix.
Temperature
Moderate to cool. Intense heat can cause wilting and plant failure.
Container
Repot larger plants in spring, at the beginning of the growing season. Like African violets, they have a shallow root system, so do not need an especially deep pot, but they like to have room to spread their roots throughout the top of the growing medium.
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