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Streptocarpus saxorum 'Concord Blue'
| Family Name: | Gesneriaceae |
| Common Name: | Cape Primrose, False African Violet, 小海豚 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herbaceous perennial with stems to 20cm tall; stems often trailing with age. |
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| Foliage | Leaves fleshy, elliptic to ovate, to 4.2cm by 2.6 cm wide, mid green, densely pubescent. |
| Flowers | Flowers pale lavender blue, up to 2cm across. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Can be grown under local conditions, but will fare better and tends to be more floriferous under cooler growing temperatures (<25'c). |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Lavender blue |
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Others
| Master ID | 31601 |
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| Species ID | 6000 |
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