Streptocarpella saxorum ‘Concord Blue’
(previously known as Streptocarpus saxorum)
Overview
Uses: Houseplants, patio containers, hanging baskets, plant stands, sheltered outdoor spaces in warm climates.
Benefits: Cascading growth with rich blue-violet flowers and a notably long bloom season. Performs reliably indoors and adds soft texture to bright living spaces.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as a houseplant in all zones)
Sun: Partial Sun / Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Trailing, Mounding — cascading stems that spill over containers.
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Mature Height: 8–12 inches
Mature Width: 12–15 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
‘Concord Blue’ brings soft texture and continuous color to bright indoor spaces with its cascading foliage and graceful blue-violet blooms.
Streptocarpella saxorum ‘Concord Blue’ produces sprays of delicate flowers that rise just above velvety evergreen leaves. Once established, plants bloom repeatedly through much of the growing season, creating steady color without demanding care.
Its naturally trailing habit makes it especially well suited to hanging baskets and elevated containers where stems can spill gently over the edges. In warm climates, it can also be grown outdoors year-round in protected areas.
Care
False African Violet Care
Provide bright, indirect light or filtered sun for best flowering and compact growth. Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sun.
Use a well-draining potting mix and keep soil evenly moist but never saturated. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
This plant performs well in typical indoor humidity levels but benefits from moderate humidity in very dry environments.
A light application of slow release fertilizer in spring supports steady growth and flowering.
Container Growing: Ensure containers have drainage holes and use a well-draining mix. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is False African Violet ‘Concord Blue’ for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is sized appropriately for its container. If you have specific size questions, please contact us.
How Large Does False African Violet ‘Concord Blue’ Grow?
At maturity, plants typically reach 8–12 inches tall and spread 12–15 inches wide, forming a softly cascading display.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as False African Violet and is valued for its trailing growth and long bloom cycle.
Is Streptocarpella the same as African Violet?
No. While the foliage texture is similar, Streptocarpella grows with a cascading habit rather than the compact rosette form typical of African Violets. It is often grouped with other Indoor Plants due to its reliable performance in bright interior spaces.
Can Streptocarpella be grown outdoors?
In USDA Zones 9–11, it may be grown outdoors year-round in protected locations. In cooler climates, it performs best as a houseplant or seasonal container addition alongside other Patio Plants.
Is this plant suitable for hanging baskets?
Yes. Its naturally trailing stems make it an excellent choice for Hanging Baskets, where the foliage and flowers can spill gracefully over the edges.
