Description
Streptocarpus variety Apis, common name Cape Primrose, is a live, rooted plant growing in a 2.5" wide by 2.5" deep pot. You will receive a plant similar to the starter plants shown in the photos. Flower buds may or may not be present on your young plant. Photos are included showing a closeup of the flower of this variety when properly grown. Streptocarpus are close relatives to the African Violet in the Gesneriad family. Plant size can vary with each variety, but generally can reach 12 inches high by 18 inches wide. Leaf size & length varies from plant to plant. Suitable for indoor pots & hanging baskets in an eastern exposure. They can bloom year round with strong growth under fluorescent lighting for 15 hours a day. Use a light, porous potting mix & allow plants to dry down between waterings. Wet soil will cause plants to rot. Feed regularly using a well balanced fertilizer with every watering. Ideal temperature is 65 to 75 degrees with a minimum of 50 degrees. They do not like it too hot. Apis forms pale pink upper lobes with yellow bottom lobes. Darker pink stripes run through throat. SHOP NOTES: Please read before purchasing. Plants are guaranteed to be true to name. Bloom color may appear different from actual flower due to differences in monitors & the age of the bloom. Photos show the natural color without any enhancements such as over-saturation. No two plants will be exactly the same & the photo is representative of what you will receive. Leaf size & shape are variable & may differ from the photos. Plant will be established in the pot & may have grown since the time of actual photos. Plants may require light trimming of the leaves for shipping. Your plant will be carefully packaged to avoid damage to the foliage. Shipping may take up to 5 business days (or longer during cold weather). Once your package leaves our facility, we can not be responsible for carrier negligence, transit delays or mishandling unless Priority Mail is selected. Plants cannot be shipped to Hawaii due to Hawaii Dept. of Plant Industries regulations. COLD WEATHER SHIPPING: Please be aware of the temperatures in your area at the time of ordering to avoid freezing. Heat packs are available for purchase, recommended for all cold weather shipping from November through April. No claims for freeze damage will be honored if heat pack is not purchased with order. Orders will not ship when temperatures are forecast below 32 degrees. It is the CUSTOMER'S responsibility to consider temperatures when placing your order. If you place an order & choose NOT to purchase a heat pack during cold weather, YOU are accepting full responsibility for any damage your plants may receive during transit. Apis Streptocarpus Cape Primrose 2.5" Pot Starter Plant
