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Streptocarpus 'Ness' Crinkle Blue'
| Family Name: | Gesneriaceae |
| Synonyms: | Saintpaulia 'Ness Crinkle Blue' |
| Common Name: | Chimera African Violet |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Semi-miniature african violet to 7cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 4cm long by 3.5cm wide, dark green above, dull red below; edges of leaves crenate. |
| Flowers | Flowers to 2.5cm across, double petaled, violet-blue with a thin white border along the edge of the petals. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Fertilizing | Feed regularly using balanced liquid formulas that are specifically made for African violets. |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Leaf Cutting, Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Blue |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31907 |
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| Species ID | 6309 |
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