Streptocarpus

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Streptocarpus Jul 25, 2011 4:53:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Jul 25, 2011 4:53:26 GMT That is a lovely flower Lou.
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Streptocarpus Aug 11, 2011 16:09:24 GMT

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Beautiful Esther and Lou

This was my late MIl and I inherited it and so thrilled as it flowered a lot last year a year after her death and her it is again .

I would so love to take cuttings but not sure how to.

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Streptocarpus Aug 11, 2011 17:48:08 GMT

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Kath - you cut off a leaf, and slice it across into inch wide strips, across the central vein. Then pop each piece (the right way up!) into damp compost. Make a clear plastic 'tent' over the seed tray.

I did this with some leaves that Rosie sent me earlier this year, and all the pieces grew little baby plants. When they're big enough to handle, pot each one up separately. My 'babies' are beginning to flower. ;D

This one is 'Jessica'.

Good luck!

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hywel Guest	Streptocarpus Aug 11, 2011 20:29:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hywel on Aug 11, 2011 20:29:58 GMT That's a nice one Geranium. I bought a few for myself on my birthday and they are starting to get another flush of flowers now. I really like them and hope to get some more.

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Streptocarpus Aug 11, 2011 20:56:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Aug 11, 2011 20:56:13 GMT By buying more plants, or by trying leaf cuttings?

esther Top Member Posts: 2,677	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 4:35:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by esther on Aug 12, 2011 4:35:19 GMT I lost quite a few plants when I was ill last year - I think Barry over-watered them - never mind - my babies are just starting to flower ;D
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Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 8:22:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Aug 12, 2011 8:22:25 GMT They're lovely, Esther. I couldn't choose a favourite one, but that white flowered plant is very pretty.

hywel Guest	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 16:48:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by hywel on Aug 12, 2011 16:48:56 GMT Aug 11, 2011 20:56:13 GMT Geranium said: By buying more plants, or by trying leaf cuttings? By buying more plants I think. I haven't got room for lots of the same thing. If I buy more I can get different varieties Yes I agree they are beautiful Esther
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Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,970	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 16:59:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Aug 12, 2011 16:59:09 GMT Beautiful Esther.

sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 18:51:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Aug 12, 2011 18:51:02 GMT All these here display a nice selection of colours. I would show you mine but I don't have any
	Last Edit: Aug 12, 2011 18:51:28 GMT by sweetpea I'll get around to it eventually

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Streptocarpus Aug 12, 2011 20:27:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Aug 12, 2011 20:27:49 GMT Awwww.... would you like some leaves to cut up?

joysie21 Senior Member Posts: 314	Streptocarpus Aug 15, 2011 20:51:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joysie21 on Aug 15, 2011 20:51:48 GMT I would love a leaf for streptocarpus cuttings if anyone can kindly send me them is this the correct time of year todo it though Joyce

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Streptocarpus Aug 16, 2011 7:36:22 GMT

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Aug 15, 2011 20:51:48 GMT joysie21 said:

I would love a leaf for streptocarpus cuttings if anyone can kindly send me them is this the correct time of year todo it though

If you give me your address in a private message, I will send some leaves on to you. I've got a few different varieties you can try.

Rosie Global Moderator Rambling Rosie. Posts: 9,407	Streptocarpus Aug 16, 2011 8:53:19 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rosie on Aug 16, 2011 8:53:19 GMT A few of my streps have had mealy bug this year and my Hawaiian Palm
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sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	Streptocarpus Aug 16, 2011 13:44:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Aug 16, 2011 13:44:22 GMT Thank you Geranium but I will pass on offer as too much on atm.
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