Cape primrose Streptocarpus Constant Nymph

Exposure Cape primrose
We suggest growing the The Cape primrose In the house or in a warmed greenhouse; when the minimum temperatures go past 15°C it is possible to move them outside. We suggest locating the vases in a pretty bright place, although avoiding direct sunlight, which could damage the foliage.For a balanced development, it is best to position the The Cape primrose in a partially shady place, where it can enjoy direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day.

Generalities Cape primrose
These plants are perennial herbs. Cape primrose Is an evergreen; during winter iIt assumes a purple colouring; the adult specimens are small in size and reach 25 cm high. The Cape primrose has a panel-like development, therefore it tends to widen very much.

Fertilization Cape primrose
During the spring let’s regularly use a fertilizer rich with nitrogen and potassium to favour the development of the new vegetation; fertilization is done by adding fertilizer to the irrigating water, every 15-20 days.

Watering Cape primrose
Water regularly, every The , wetting the ground deeply with 2-3 glasses of water , always waiting for the soil to be dry before watering; avoid leaving stagnant water. It is advisable to water the plants avoiding to leave water in the saucer, because stagnant water often develops fungal diseases.

Treatments Cape primrose
As the day-time temperatures rise at the beginning of the spring, it is agreeable to practice a preventive treatment, with a wide-range insecticide, which should be applied when there aren’t flowerings in the garden. Before the buds become too large, it is advisable to also treat them with a wide-range fungicide, to prevent the development of fungal diseases which spread easily when there is an elevated environmental moisture.

Soil Cape primrose
Cultivate in a good soil of an average mix, which slightly withholds humidity.

Climate peat sand Soil Pumice Bark S. Organic alpine 4 1 2 1 0 1 continental 3 2 2 2 0 1 mediterranean 2 3 2 3 0 1

Like

Notes Cape primrose
If desired, we can grow the The Cape primrose in a container. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

Correlate arguments Apartment Plants - Streptocarpus Apartment Plants - Streptocarpus Apartment Plants - Streptocarpus caulescens Apartment Plants - Streptocarpus saxorum

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean

write a comment on this plant.