Streptocarpus ionanthus

Owned by AJ Alpert (@lemonlime).

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Notes

Getting slightly too high light. Pot is terracotta.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
African Violet
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Unknown

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Flowering Ornamentals, Houseplant, Perennial
Growing Medium
70% potting mix, 30% perlite
Pot Size
6”
Growth Habit
Herbaceous

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Flowering Notes
Has flowered previously. Fluffy white flowers.

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Grow Light / Artificial Light
Fertilizing
As necessary, up to every 2 weeks, with 3-1-2. Higher phosphorous if available.

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Dorm
Added Details
Getting slightly too high light. Pot is terracotta.

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Streptocarpus ionanthus by lemonlime
Streptocarpus ionanthus by lemonlime

Streptocarpus

ionanthus

Common NameAfrican Violet
Hybrid/Species/UnknownUnknown

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Flowering Ornamentals, Houseplant, Perennial
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Growing Medium70% potting mix, 30% perlite
Pot Size6”

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Flowering NotesHas flowered previously. Fluffy white flowers.

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Grow Light / Artificial Light
FertilizingAs necessary, up to every 2 weeks, with 3-1-2. Higher phosphorous if available.

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing AreaDorm

Added Details

Getting slightly too high light. Pot is terracotta.