Streptocarpus - Pretty Turtle

12cm Pot

Streptocarpus ‘Pretty Turtle’ 🐢🌸

Streptocarpus ‘Pretty Turtle’ is a charming variety of Cape Primrose known for its velvety, textured foliage with a pattern reminiscent of a turtle shell – and a long flowering season with delicate, orchid-like blooms. It’s a standout choice for bright indoor windowsills and plant displays that need a pop of colour and texture.

Key Features:

✔ Unique, turtle-patterned leaves – textured and eye-catching
✔ Produces orchid-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white (variety dependent)
✔ Flowers for months at a time, especially in bright indoor light
✔ Compact and tidy – ideal for windowsills and shelves
✔ Great for collectors of unusual foliage and blooms

Care Instructions:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light – an east or north-facing windowsill is ideal

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist – water when the top inch begins to dry

• Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity – avoid misting the leaves directly

• Soil: Use a light, free-draining mix – African violet compost works well

• Feeding: Feed every 2–3 weeks in spring and summer with a bloom-boosting fertiliser

• Temperature: Enjoys warmth – keep between 16–24°C, away from drafts

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, forming a neat rosette of foliage with upright flower stalks

🌿 Tip: Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage more flowers and prevent energy drain.