Brighten shady spots with this Streptocarpus Ladyslippers “Blue Ice” live starter, a compact, evergreen Cape Primrose featuring soft blue blossoms with deeper veins and yellow throats, set above crinkled green foliage—ideal for indoors, bright filtered light, or shady patio corners.
 
Size: approx 5-6" tall, in a pot (you’ll receive a healthy starter ready to bloom and grow into its mature form).
 
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Key features:
Blue flowers with intricate darker blue veining create lace-like beauty
Blooms almost continuously throughout the year indoors
Easier to grow than African violets with more forgiving care
Compact size perfect for windowsills and small spaces
Pet-safe and non-toxic for cats, dogs, and children
Thrives in bright indirect light conditions
Tissue culture propagated for disease-free, healthy plants
Dramatic trumpet-shaped flowers rise above attractive foliage
Native to South Africa's mountainous regions Ideal for beginners and experienced plant parents alike
 
Flowers: pale blue petals with darker blue veins, bright yellow center
Foliage: crinkled, soft green, velvety texture Habit: compact size (~6-12 in tall & wide) great for containers or small spaces
Light needs: bright filtered light or shade; avoid direct hot sun
Care: keep soil moist but well-drained, feed lightly, remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
 
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