Genus: Streptocarpus

Sorry - forgot that vital bit of info. Thanks Xela.

But make sure the cut pieces are inserted the right way up ..... you can make several such cuttings from a decent sized leaf, but they will only take if the cut edge that was nearest the root is inserted in the compost. They don't like being upside-down. Tis true, no wind-up.

You cut the leaves into pieces across-ways and poke the cut edge into gritty compost. Little plantlets grow from the base and then you can separate them and pot them on. I know this sounds like a wind-up but it's true!

I'm afraid not, Tastey, they're not mine. I took the photo on a visit to RHS Wisley It was in the new glasshouse there so must need special conditions.

Nice pic. I love streptocarpus. I had a few, but they did not survive. Any tips on growing them?

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Hi What a beautiful colour,

Me too..It is wonderful..Lottis

yes it is lovely you should see it..Lottis

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Pretty

Love the colour.

Love the colour.

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OMG looks hand Painted !

Fab Colour :D

Thanks Lottis

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Wow , looks like it's covered with frost !

What neat looking detailed markings on the bloom, great looing plant.

Thanks Lottis

Thanks.,.Lottis

Yes one of my favourite,This is the first one my freinds seen here in my selves.Lottis

Thanks for nice words-I cut a leaf in small pieces,But it takes long time before you have them to flowering plants..I am eager..LOL

This is so pretty!!

Lottis, I don't know which one is my favourite - they are so beautiful. You are very good at growing them! Do you propagate them from leaf cuttings?

WOW!!!!

That's stunning - a beautiful flower.

Simply beautiful, Lottis!

Thanks to all who wrote to me about the photos I have put to a album on this side-.

Lovely colour.

I REALLY like this one !

wonderful color !

This plant is worth having for the name alone!

Of course..Lottis

This is the first pic I've seen on here of a gesneriad... A wonderful family of plants...I like the achimenes, gloxinia and saintpaulia too. Once had an Episcia as a house plant, called Chocolate Soldier..people usually refer to them as flame violets...gorgeous things...

OOOOh! Please show us some more of your Streptocarpus plants, Lottis!

Thanks for this welcome it do me very glad..Thanks..I have alot of streptocarpus over 100 differents but this is that darkest I have ,Wonderful at you can stop to look on it..Lottis

Hallo Lottis - welcome to the site! What a beautiful Streptocarpus - I love the colour.

Thanks,This is coming from a very good freind to me who have created this,.Lottis

ooooh what a lovely rich deep colour Lottis! - i really like it!

How pretty this picture is : )