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Streptocarpus
The exact classification of “Streptocarpus 'Pretty Turtle'” is pending review – until then the general data of the genus Streptocarpus is shown.
- Native distribution
- Tropical and Southern Africa, as well as Madagascar and the Comoros Islands. Its natural occurrence extends to several countries in West, Central, East, and Southern Africa.
- Natural habitat
- Primarily found in wet tropical and subtropical forests, montane forests, and shady, rocky habitats. Some species live on rocks (lithophyte), while others grow on trees or other p…
- Height / growth form
- Plants with diverse growth forms. They can be rosette-forming, single-leaved, multiple-leaved, stemmed, upright, or creeping herbaceous plants. Some species develop a short stem, …
- Flowering period
- The flowering period varies by species and cultivation conditions. Commonly cultivated Streptocarpus varieties and hybrids typically flower from spring to autumn, with longer flow…
Streptocarpus
Watermedium
Lightbright indirectHumiditymedium
Min. temperature13 °CJanuary
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 13 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 13 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
November · now
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
December
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 13 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Blooms best in a small pot, slightly root-bound.
Growth photos
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