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Streptocarpus 'Chimera'
| Family Name: | Gesneriaceae |
| Synonyms: | Saintpaulia 'Chimera' |
| Common Name: | Chimera African Violet |
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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 | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rosette forming herb with hairy leaves to 10cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves mid green |
| Flowers | Flowers base color white to very pale cream, with light bluiosh-violet stripes in the centre of each petal. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | This series of chimeras is produced and sold under the trade name of 'Chimera Mix' by Humako nursery of the Netherlands. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Terrarium |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Low Humidity / Aircon, Easy to Grow |
| Planting Remarks | Needs a cooler growing environment to do well (<28'c). Will grow and bloom well if placed in an area receiving morning sun in air-conditioned areas; for non air-conditioned areas, plants should be placed in areas with good ventilation, and very bright, indirect light. Chimeras can only be propagated via the suckers produced by the parent plant, as those propagated via leaves or seeds will not bear flowers that exhibit the same color pattern as the parent plant. |
| Fertilizing | Feed regularly using balanced liquid formulas that are specifically made for African violets. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Sucker |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Patterned, White, Blue |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31906 |
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| Species ID | 6308 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
