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
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
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.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
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 costat checkout.
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