{"product_id":"streptocarpus-ionantha-victoria-welsh-grown","title":"Streptocarpus ionantha 'Victoria' - Welsh Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith deep violet blooms edged in soft white or lavender and a compact rosette of velvety green leaves, \u003ci\u003eStreptocarpus ‘Victoria’\u003c\/i\u003e is a striking and floriferous variety. Like others in the Cape Primrose group, it flowers readily indoors and adds a splash of long-lasting colour to windowsills, shelves, or plant stands. Its blooms resemble miniature orchids, often appearing in waves throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStreptocarpus ionantha ‘Victoria’\u003c\/i\u003e (from Greek \u003ci\u003estreptos\u003c\/i\u003e, “twisted”, and \u003ci\u003ekarpos\u003c\/i\u003e, “fruit”, and Latin \u003ci\u003eionantha\u003c\/i\u003e, “violet-flowered”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally grouped with \u003ci\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/i\u003e (African violets), modern taxonomic revisions place this species in \u003ci\u003eStreptocarpus\u003c\/i\u003e. ‘Victoria’ is a cultivated hybrid known for its regal colouring and prolific flowering habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCape Primrose, Streptocarpus ‘Victoria’, African Violet (outdated but still used)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to Tanzania and surrounding parts of tropical East Africa; this cultivar bred in cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun will scorch leaves, while too little light may prevent flowering. A north- or east-facing windowsill is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Avoid splashing the leaves and crown – bottom watering is often best. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers moderate humidity. Avoid misting directly. Place near other plants or on a pebble tray if your home is particularly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a loose, well-draining African violet mix or combine compost with perlite and vermiculite. Repot annually in spring after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted, high-potassium fertiliser formulated for flowering houseplants or Gesneriads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives at 18–24°C. Protect from draughts and avoid temperatures below 12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally non-toxic – safe for pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch off faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Keep in a small pot to promote flower production – slightly rootbound plants bloom more reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUnlike many flowering plants, \u003ci\u003eStreptocarpus ‘Victoria’\u003c\/i\u003e can bloom for months with proper care, even in compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStreptocarpus hybrids were once gifted to royalty and collectors alike – the deep violet and white tones of ‘Victoria’ are thought to be named in honour of Queen Victoria herself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":56469840920957,"sku":"9534606672571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/streptocarpus-ionantha-victoria-welsh-grown-9700133.jpg?v=1752849110","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/streptocarpus-ionantha-victoria-welsh-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}