Streptocarpus Ladyslippers ‘Blue Ice’
Streptocarpus Ladyslippers 'Blue Ice' is a relative of the African violet with blue flowers with dark purple-blue veins.
Streptocarpus is a relative of the African violet commonly known as Cape primrose, but even easier to care for. ‘Blue Ice’ has delightful, large, tubular blue flowers with dark purple-blue veining highlighted with yellow centres. Foliage is bright green and crinkled. Plants are floriferous and can bloom for up to 10 months a year! Grow indoors in bright indirect light in an east or west-facing window. Enjoys high humidity and consistent soil moisture.
Common Name: Cape Primrose
Family: Gesneriaceae (The African Violet Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Part Shade Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: lavender
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rainforests, on damp banks, and rocks or in grassland.
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