Overview

Introduce a cascade of color to your living spaces with the stunning Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant two-pack. Known for its prolific violet-blue blooms, Streptocarpella, often called ‘false African Violet,’ is a delightful and versatile perennial. These particular plants arrive at a healthy 4-6 inches in height, ready to be transplanted and flourish. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, the Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant offers an easy way to achieve continuous floral displays. Its graceful, trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, window boxes, or as a vibrant groundcover in shaded garden areas. Experience the joy of growing this popular, resilient plant that brings beauty to both indoor and outdoor environments.

Key Benefits

The Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant offers numerous advantages for any plant enthusiast, combining beauty with ease of care:

• Vibrant Floral Display: Enjoy an abundance of captivating violet-blue flowers that bloom continuously from spring through fall, adding a striking visual appeal to any setting.
• Versatile Planting Options: Ideal for a wide range of uses, including indoor containers, outdoor hanging baskets, window boxes, and shaded garden beds. Its adaptable nature makes it a perfect fit for diverse gardening projects.
• Low Maintenance Plant: This streptocarpella variety is renowned for being incredibly easy to care for. It requires minimal attention once established, making it suitable for busy individuals or novice gardeners seeking beautiful results without extensive effort.
• Long-Lasting Perennial: As a perennial, the Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant returns year after year in appropriate climates, providing enduring beauty and value to your garden or indoor collection.
• Attractive Foliage: Beyond its stunning blooms, the plant features attractive green foliage that provides a lush backdrop, enhancing the overall aesthetic even when not in full flower.
• Enhances Shaded Areas: Thrives in partial to full shade, making it an excellent choice for brightening up those darker corners of your patio, porch, or garden where other flowering plants might struggle.
• Indoor Air Quality: While primarily grown for its beauty, like many houseplants, it can contribute to a healthier indoor environment.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful display of violet-blue flowers. These plants prefer bright, indirect light. If grown indoors, a north or east-facing window is ideal, or a spot where they receive filtered light. Outdoors, they thrive in partial to full shade, especially protected from harsh afternoon sun which can scorch their delicate leaves and flowers. Proper watering is crucial; keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage. The soil should be a well-draining potting mix, rich in organic matter. A standard all-purpose potting mix works well for containers.

Temperature-wise, Streptocarpella prefers moderate conditions, typically between 65-75°F (18-24°C). They are not frost-tolerant, so bring them indoors before the first frost if growing outside in colder climates. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce feeding in fall and winter. Pruning is minimal; simply pinch back leggy growth to encourage a bushier plant and deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering. Common problems include yellowing leaves from overwatering or leaf burn from too much direct sun. With these simple tips, your streptocarpella care routine will ensure a thriving and beautiful plant. This blue flowering plant is remarkably resilient, making it a joy to cultivate.

Size & Details

This offering includes two healthy Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant specimens, each measuring approximately 4-6 inches in height upon arrival. These young plants are well-rooted and ready for immediate potting into your chosen containers or garden beds. Streptocarpella typically develops a mounding or trailing habit, with mature plants spreading up to 12-18 inches wide and reaching a height of 6-12 inches, depending on growing conditions and container size. They are shipped in a nursery pot with soil to ensure their health during transit. Expect continuous blooms throughout the warmer months, providing a constant source of vibrant color. The moderate growth rate means you’ll see noticeable development fairly quickly, leading to a full and lush display. This indoor outdoor plant is a fantastic addition to any collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: Each Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant arrives at 4-6 inches tall. Mature plants typically spread 12-18 inches wide and reach 6-12 inches in height, forming a beautiful mounding or trailing display.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is a versatile indoor outdoor plant. It thrives indoors in bright, indirect light and outdoors in partial to full shade. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be brought inside during colder months.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct afternoon sun outdoors, and choose a north or east-facing window indoors for best results.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, this is considered a low maintenance plant. It requires consistent moisture, good drainage, and protection from direct sun. Regular deadheading will encourage more blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your plants will arrive healthy, well-rooted, and securely packaged in their nursery pots with soil, ready for transplanting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: You can plant your Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant anytime after the last frost if planting outdoors, or any time of year if growing indoors.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Streptocarpella is a tender perennial. In USDA Zones 9-11, it can remain outdoors year-round. In colder zones, it should be brought indoors before the first frost to overwinter.
• Q: What makes this a good choice for beginners? A: Its forgiving nature, continuous blooming, and relatively simple streptocarpella care requirements make it an excellent choice for those new to gardening. It’s a rewarding blue flowering plant without being overly demanding.
• Q: Can I use this plant in hanging baskets? A: Absolutely! The trailing habit of the Concord Blue Streptocarpella live plant makes it an ideal candidate for hanging baskets, allowing its beautiful blooms to cascade gracefully.
• Q: What kind of soil does it prefer? A: It thrives in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. A general-purpose potting mix with some added perlite for drainage works well.