Streptocarpus ... wilt :o(

[flowerlady]

Oh help !!!! There they were, sitting side by side on the bathroom windowcil, two of the healthiest pots of Steps you have ever seen in your life blooming full bore ...

... then ...

Happy Snappy got the wilt .... why ??? Both are treated to exectly the same growing conditions

... would it help to remove the biggest of the wilted leaves, should I repot it ??

... and no, before you ask, I did not over soak them for I know that overwatering can cause wilt !

... not having any luck !!!

[nick the grief]

Hi Flowerlady,

I assume they are different colours so it could be that one variety is in a bit more sun or shade than the other one or in a bit of a draught or anything like that.

I think that you can propagate Streps from leaves - I'd have to check my books - but if that is the case I'd be tempted to remove a leaf or two and take some cuttings.

This may help

http://www.streptocarpus-info.com/streppropagation.html

[flowerlady]

Thanks for the link ... I have also sent off for Didley's catalogue there are some amazing streps in it