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petrocosmea
sericea
sericea
Care level
Medium
This tiny charmer sports silvery-gray leaves covered in soft, silky hairs that shimmer when caught in the light. Each fuzzy rosette produces dainty purple-blue flowers that look like tiny butterflies hovering just above the foliage.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (59°F - 82.4°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 & self-pollinating
The petrocosmea sericea can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is capable of self-pollination, it does not need another individual to fertilize itself and therefore produce fruits.