Scientific Name: Streptocarpus saxorum

Common Name(s): False African Violet, Cape Violet, Nodding Violet, Streptocarpella. The species name saxorum is Latin for "of the rocks," highlighting its lithophytic nature.

Defining Characteristics:

• It has a trailing or cascading habit, featuring stems that become woody and brittle with age, making it excellent for hanging baskets or containers
• Leaves are small, succulent (fleshy), and soft-velvety (pubescent), typically arranged in whorls of 3, though they can sometimes appear in pairs. They are elliptical to ovate, with a matte green top and a lighter green underside.
• Small, tubular, "nodding" flowers are produced on long, slender, wiry stalks that rise above the foliage. The flowers have a white throat and pale lavender-to-lilac, pansy-like petals, with the 3 lower lobes larger than the upper 2.
• This plant is a "blooming machine," with flowers appearing continuously throughout spring, summer, and often into winter under good conditions.

Recommended Pot Size: Small- Large

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Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-75°F

Humidity: 50-70%

Watering Frequency: Requires consistent moisture during the growing season but is highly susceptible to root rot, so it needs well-draining soil. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter during its rest period, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Light, airy, and well-draining soil like Josh's Frogs High-Perlite Potting Soil.

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Height at Maturity: 6–12 inches

Origin: Kenya and Tanzania

Regional Locality: It grows on mossy rocks, in sunny spots, or within partially shaded areas of cliff faces. It grows in environments that experience significant rainfall, frequent mist, and a cycle of wet and dry, leading to its succulent, drought-tolerant nature.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9a–11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Requires consistent moisture during the growing season but is highly susceptible to root rot, so it needs well-draining soil. Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter during its rest period, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.