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Cape primrose (Streptocarpus)
Also known as : twisted fruit, bavarian belle
Cape primrose are a genus of over one hundred species of plants that produce showy flowers in a multitude of colors. These flowers reward cultivation and many species are grown in natural and award-winning hybrid forms. These flowers are so popular with gardeners that groups such a the British Streptocarpus Society have been formed to celebrate them. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Cape primrose
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Attributes of Cape primrose
Plant Height
15 cm to 23 cm
Spread
15 cm to 23 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cape primrose
Distribution of Cape primrose
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Distribution Map of Cape primrose
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cape primrose
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The cape primrose genus is known for its easy-going nature and vibrant flowers, thriving indoors with adequate attention to light, water, soil, and temperature. Bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil are crucial, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Temperature preferences swing towards the warmer side, away from drafts. Common challenges include aphids, mealybugs, and root rot. Seasonally, reduced watering in winter complements their rest period, while ensuring humidity and warmth is maintained.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape primrose?
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False african violet
False african violet (Streptocarpus saxorum) is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya. It is a popular ornamental plant with attractive flowers and foliage which is suitable for an indoor environment or in a shady garden.
Cape primrose
Native to South Africa, the cape primrose (Streptocarpus rexii) can be a beautiful pot plant or a decorative plant in a forest-themed landscape. This stemless herb can also be an excellent ground cover. The cape primrose is a known model species for plant developmental studies due to its unusual cellular activities.
Cape primrose 'Albatross'
Cape primrose 'Albatross' is an attractive Cape Primrose hybrid that produces pure white flowers, the same color as the bird for which it is named. These flowers set it apart from other Cape primroses which come in a wide variety of colors. It can be grown as a houseplant in cooler climates or as a container plant for patios.
Cape primrose 'Paula'
The dark, velvety blooms of cape primrose 'Paula' are quite unmatched by any other Streptocarpus species, which usually sport lighter lilac-colored blooms. It's a Streptocarpus hybrid, cultivated from crossing S.’Popi’ with S.’Armani’. The dark display of cape primrose 'Paula' captivates all who lay eyes on it, which is why it's so popular among gardeners.
Cape primrose 'Falling Stars'
Cape primroses are noted for their large variety of flower colors, and cape primrose 'Falling Stars' is an elegant hybrid that stands out for its blue blossoms. Since it isn’t frost-hardy, this tropical cultivar is most often grown as a houseplant in cooler climates although it can be moved outdoors during the warmer months.
Cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset'
The cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset' is a type of Cape primrose with unique and remarkable flowers. The mostly salmon-colored blooms incorporate additional shades of pink, orange, yellow, white, and burgundy into small trumpet-shaped flowers. This variant is small and blooms for most of the year, and is therefore ideal to keep indoors in pots.
Cape primrose 'Ruby'
Cape primrose 'Ruby' is a cape primrose variety that is unique and named for its dark pink to ruby red flowers. Most varieties in this genus have blooms in various shades of purple, light pinks, and whites but rarely reds. The flowers of 'Ruby' are also much larger than most varieties of cape primrose, spanning out to 6 cm in diameter instead of 2.5 to 3.5 cm.
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue'
Its cool-toned "watercolor" petals atop wrinkly, bright green leaves give cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue' an extremely unique look. A cultivated hybrid, this cultivar was named for its lacelike pattern and harlequin-blue hues. Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue' is one of the most popular varieties for its striking appearance, compact size, and long blooming season.
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False african violet
False african violet
False african violet (Streptocarpus saxorum) is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya. It is a popular ornamental plant with attractive flowers and foliage which is suitable for an indoor environment or in a shady garden.
Cape primrose
Cape primrose
Native to South Africa, the cape primrose (Streptocarpus rexii) can be a beautiful pot plant or a decorative plant in a forest-themed landscape. This stemless herb can also be an excellent ground cover. The cape primrose is a known model species for plant developmental studies due to its unusual cellular activities.
Cape primrose 'Albatross'
Cape primrose 'Albatross'
Cape primrose 'Albatross' is an attractive Cape Primrose hybrid that produces pure white flowers, the same color as the bird for which it is named. These flowers set it apart from other Cape primroses which come in a wide variety of colors. It can be grown as a houseplant in cooler climates or as a container plant for patios.
Cape primrose 'Paula'
Cape primrose 'Paula'
The dark, velvety blooms of cape primrose 'Paula' are quite unmatched by any other Streptocarpus species, which usually sport lighter lilac-colored blooms. It's a Streptocarpus hybrid, cultivated from crossing S.’Popi’ with S.’Armani’. The dark display of cape primrose 'Paula' captivates all who lay eyes on it, which is why it's so popular among gardeners.
Cape primrose 'Falling Stars'
Cape primrose 'Falling Stars'
Cape primroses are noted for their large variety of flower colors, and cape primrose 'Falling Stars' is an elegant hybrid that stands out for its blue blossoms. Since it isn’t frost-hardy, this tropical cultivar is most often grown as a houseplant in cooler climates although it can be moved outdoors during the warmer months.
Cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset'
Cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset'
The cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset' is a type of Cape primrose with unique and remarkable flowers. The mostly salmon-colored blooms incorporate additional shades of pink, orange, yellow, white, and burgundy into small trumpet-shaped flowers. This variant is small and blooms for most of the year, and is therefore ideal to keep indoors in pots.
Cape primrose 'Ruby'
Cape primrose 'Ruby'
Cape primrose 'Ruby' is a cape primrose variety that is unique and named for its dark pink to ruby red flowers. Most varieties in this genus have blooms in various shades of purple, light pinks, and whites but rarely reds. The flowers of 'Ruby' are also much larger than most varieties of cape primrose, spanning out to 6 cm in diameter instead of 2.5 to 3.5 cm.
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue'
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue'
Its cool-toned "watercolor" petals atop wrinkly, bright green leaves give cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue' an extremely unique look. A cultivated hybrid, this cultivar was named for its lacelike pattern and harlequin-blue hues. Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue' is one of the most popular varieties for its striking appearance, compact size, and long blooming season.
Cape primrose 'Polka'
Cape primrose 'Polka'
Cape primrose 'Polka' is more commonly found growing as a houseplant, but it is occasionally used to provide color in shade gardens. It is prized for its long flowering period that lasts from spring into the late fall. The markings on the petals are what give the plant its name ‘Polka.’
Cape primrose 'Susan'
Cape primrose 'Susan'
Cape primrose 'Susan' stands out from other cape primroses because of its deep magenta flowers, which have yellow hearts. This hybrid is less hardy than other cape primroses and is therefore best-suited for indoor growth in containers. The cape primrose 'Susan' is the recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Cape primrose 'Snow White'
Cape primrose 'Snow White'
From the Cape Primrose family, the cape primrose 'Snow White' is a houseplant created for its small, tubular white flowers. It is a perennial and remains small, so it's a popular houseplant. It is also safer indoors from many pests such as leafhoppers, mealybugs, and vine weevils.
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'
The harlequin is a traditional comic character in Italian theater that wears a distinctive wildly patterned dress that looks similar to the elaborate purple and white flowers of cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'. It is these flowers that make this cape primrose a unique and prized member of its family. This garden favorite has received the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Cape primrose 'Katie'
Cape primrose 'Katie'
From the Cape primrose family, the cape primrose 'Katie' is a houseplant with distinctive white and purple blotched flowers. Sometimes these plants can bloom throughout the year, which is why they are so popular as potted houseplants. They are also safer indoors from the many pests that attack them, including leafhoppers, mealybugs, and vine weevils. Like a number of other Cape primrose cultivars, this one was given a woman's name.
Cape primrose 'Blue Ice'
Cape primrose 'Blue Ice'
Cape primrose 'Blue Ice' boasts a velvety rosette of deep green leaves, from which delicate trumpet-shaped flowers emerge. The blooms sparkle in a striking shade of cool blue, rimmed with white, resembling frosted petals. Thriving in filtered light, cape primrose 'Blue Ice''s floriferous display is a testament to its resilience in moderate indoor environments, enchanting plant enthusiasts with its long-lasting spring to autumn bloom.
Cape primrose 'Tina'
Cape primrose 'Tina'
The cape primrose 'Tina' has clusters of light pink to magenta flowers atop dark green leaves. A winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, the cape primrose 'Tina' is a tender, compact, perennial variety of Cape Primrose that is best grown indoors.
Cape primrose 'Purple Panda'
Cape primrose 'Purple Panda'
Although pandas aren’t purple their coats feature marked contrasts of black and white. Cape primrose 'Purple Panda' has bold vibrant flowers that work in a similar way, contrasting patches of bright violet and white in different colored and patterned petals. These bright and uniquely colored flowers are popular plants for containers and patios.
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Key Facts
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All Species
More Genus
Cape primrose
Streptocarpus
Also known as: twisted fruit, bavarian belle
Cape primrose are a genus of over one hundred species of plants that produce showy flowers in a multitude of colors. These flowers reward cultivation and many species are grown in natural and award-winning hybrid forms. These flowers are so popular with gardeners that groups such a the British Streptocarpus Society have been formed to celebrate them.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Cape primrose
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Attributes of Cape primrose
Plant Height
15 cm to 23 cm
Spread
15 cm to 23 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Cape primrose
Distribution of Cape primrose
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Distribution Map of Cape primrose
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Cape primrose
Feedback
The cape primrose genus is known for its easy-going nature and vibrant flowers, thriving indoors with adequate attention to light, water, soil, and temperature. Bright, indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil are crucial, avoiding waterlogged conditions. Temperature preferences swing towards the warmer side, away from drafts. Common challenges include aphids, mealybugs, and root rot. Seasonally, reduced watering in winter complements their rest period, while ensuring humidity and warmth is maintained.
How to Water Cape primrose?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape primrose?
How to Propagate Cape primrose?
How to Plant Cape primrose?
Exploring the Cape primrose Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
False african violet
False african violet (Streptocarpus saxorum) is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Tanzania and Kenya. It is a popular ornamental plant with attractive flowers and foliage which is suitable for an indoor environment or in a shady garden.
Cape primrose
Native to South Africa, the cape primrose (Streptocarpus rexii) can be a beautiful pot plant or a decorative plant in a forest-themed landscape. This stemless herb can also be an excellent ground cover. The cape primrose is a known model species for plant developmental studies due to its unusual cellular activities.
Cape primrose 'Albatross'
Cape primrose 'Albatross' is an attractive Cape Primrose hybrid that produces pure white flowers, the same color as the bird for which it is named. These flowers set it apart from other Cape primroses which come in a wide variety of colors. It can be grown as a houseplant in cooler climates or as a container plant for patios.
Cape primrose 'Paula'
The dark, velvety blooms of cape primrose 'Paula' are quite unmatched by any other Streptocarpus species, which usually sport lighter lilac-colored blooms. It's a Streptocarpus hybrid, cultivated from crossing S.’Popi’ with S.’Armani’. The dark display of cape primrose 'Paula' captivates all who lay eyes on it, which is why it's so popular among gardeners.
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All Species of Cape primrose
False african violet
Cape primrose
Cape primrose 'Albatross'
Cape primrose 'Paula'
Cape primrose 'Falling Stars'
Cape primrose 'Salmon Sunset'
Cape primrose 'Ruby'
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Blue'
Cape primrose 'Polka'
Cape primrose 'Susan'
Cape primrose 'Snow White'
Cape primrose 'Harlequin Lace'
Cape primrose 'Katie'
Cape primrose 'Blue Ice'
Cape primrose 'Tina'
Cape primrose 'Purple Panda'
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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