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0Streptocarpus saxorum Engl.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Streptocarpus saxorum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q17708902 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Streptocarpus saxorum (2).JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Streptocarpus saxorum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Streptocarpus tip: Blooms best in a small pot, slightly root-bound.
Streptocarpus saxorum – what to know
Streptocarpus saxorum – family: Gesneriaceae, genus: Streptocarpus. Native range: Africa, Kenya; Tanzania; Colombia [I], Kenya, Tanzania, Global. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Streptocarpus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Streptocarpus saxorum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Streptocarpus saxorum need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Streptocarpus saxorum get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Streptocarpus saxorum toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Streptocarpus saxorum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Streptocarpus: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
Days between waterings · based on 1 logs · based on genus Streptocarpus
Questions about this species
Streptocarpus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Streptocarpus saxorum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q17708902 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Streptocarpus saxorum (2).JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Streptocarpus saxorum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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