{"product_id":"false-african-violet-streptocarpus-saxorum-white-butterfly-welsh-grown","title":"False African Violet - Streptocarpus saxorum 'White Butterfly' - Welsh Grown","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStreptocarpus saxorum (twisted fruit of the rocks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCape Primrose, False African Violet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFound on cliffs and rock faces in Kenya and Tanzania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes bright, indirect light; not enough sun to melt a chocolate bar, but not overly shady as this can keep the soil too soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAllow the top layer of soil to dry between watering; make sure the plant is not sat in soggy soil or completely bone-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage humidity is fine for the False African Violet, just make sure it's not too near a radiator or sat in a draught!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a well-draining houseplant soil to ensure its roots aren't too soggy. A mix with added sand or coir would work well! Repot every 3-4 years in spring when not in bloom as the plant grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage household temperatures of about 14-28°C are ideal- make sure it doesn't drop far below 12°C in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo look after the flowers while your Streptocarpus is in bloom, make sure the soil doesn't dry out and deadhead to help it bloom even longer!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":44307929628925,"sku":"8837816811071","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/false-african-violet-streptocarpus-saxorum-white-butterfly-welsh-grown-982299.jpg?v=1701298356","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/false-african-violet-streptocarpus-saxorum-white-butterfly-welsh-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}