Cape primrose typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
cape primrose
Streptocarpus x hybridus
Cape primrose is a beautiful flowering plant with long stemmed flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It's native to tropical and subtropical climates but can easily be grown indoors. Cape primrose blooms in late spring and summer and can reach heights up to 22 inches. In optimal conditions, the blooms can last up to three months. Its foliage is lush and glossy, making it an attractive addition to any garden. Cape primrose can also be propagated through cuttings, giving gardeners the opportunity to share their love of this beautiful plant.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings
Hardiness Zone:
9
Flowers:
White, Violet, Blue, Pink, Red Flowers
Sun:
part sun/part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,purple,pink,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
A cape primrose (Streptocarpus x hybridus) should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the growing season. In the summer months, water the plant deeply until water runs out the bottom of the pot. This should be done in the morning to allow the foliage to dry before nightfall. In the winter months, the frequency of watering can be reduced to once every 7-10 days and the soil should be allowed to dry out in between waterings.
sunlight
Cape primrose (Streptocarpus x hybridus) prefers bright, indirect sunlight throughout the day. It should receive at least 4-6 hours of bright, indirect light each day, with more light tolerated as long as the air is well ventilated. Avoid direct midday sun as this may burn the foliage. This plant can also tolerate some shade, but will generally perform better when it has a good source of indirect light.
pruning
Pruning Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus x hybridus) is best done in the spring when you start seeing new growth. It is a moderately fast-growing plant, so it should be pruned twice a year - once in the spring and again when the flowering season is over. When pruning, be sure to cut off any dead, damaged, or diseased stems, as well as any that are crossing 1 another. Make sure to leave enough stem on the plant so that it is able to grow. Be sure to prune the branches down to the same height all around the plant, rather than just step-pruning. In the early spring, you may be able to trim the stems back by up to 2/3, while in the late summer or fall, you may only need to prune the stems by 1/3 or even less.
Season
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Jul
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Cape primrose typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Streptocarpus x hybridus is usually in the months of June, July, and August.
