Streptocarpus 'Pretty Turtle' is a cultivated variety of Streptocarpus, a genus native to parts of Africa and Madagascar, with many hybrids originating from South African species. This cultivar forms a compact rosette of soft, slightly wrinkled green leaves. Its flowers are borne on slender stems above the foliage and display a pale lavender to mauve base colour, overlaid with darker purple veining and patterning that resembles the markings of a turtle shell. Flowering can occur over an extended period in suitable indoor conditions.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Water: Water when the top of the potting mix begins to dry; avoid wetting the crown of the plant to prevent rot.
Humidity: Moderate humidity is ideal; provide gentle air circulation.
Media: Use a free-draining mix with high organic matter content, such as one formulated for African violets.
Temperature: Maintain between 16–24°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Fertiliser: Feed with a diluted, high-potassium fertiliser every 2–3 weeks during active growth and flowering.
Repotting: Repot annually after the main flowering period, refreshing the potting mix.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
