Streptocarpus Ladyslippers ‘Strawberry Ice’
Streptocarpus Ladyslippers 'Strawberry Ice" is a relative of the African violet with bi-colour blooms of white and deep pink.
Streptocarpus is a relative of the African violet commonly known as Cape primrose, but even easier to care for. ‘Strawberry Ice’ offers stunning, large, bi-coloured, tubular, orchid-like flowers that are white and dramatically veined with deep pink with white reverses. 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: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
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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