Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Compact |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact herbaceous plant with rosette growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Oval, softly hairy leaves are arranged in a rosette. |
| Taxonomy | This cultivar is sometimes referred to as Streptocarpus 'Pretty Turtle' in the horticultural trade, but it is actually a cultivar of the species Primulina dryas. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar grows best in bright, indirect light. Plant in well-drained soil and let the top 2-3 cm layer of soil to dry before re-watering. Keep the leaves dry to prevent mold or spots caused by bacteria. Apply a balanced fertiliser with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium every 2-4 weeks. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Patterned, Green, Silver / Grey |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Rosulate / Rosette |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oval) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Crenate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Rounded / Obtuse |
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Others
| Master ID | 34510 |
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| Species ID | 8923 |
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