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petrocosmea
parryorum
parryorum
Care level
Medium
This tiny charmer produces clusters of delicate purple-blue flowers that look like miniature orchids floating above fuzzy silver-green leaves. Unlike its relatives, it forms a perfect rosette shape and its leaves have a unique silvery sheen that seems to shimmer in the right light.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Warm (60.8°F - 78.8°F)
Fertilization frequency
Moderate
Monthly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a African violet mix: A light, porous mix that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Provides the slightly acidic environment preferred by some plants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 12 inches in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The petrocosmea parryorum can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.