Petrocosmea kerrii

Petrocosmea

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Common Name:

Petrocosmea

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

20 cm

Petrocosmea (Petrocosmea kerrii) - Description

Small genus of plants native to shady and rocky slopes of Asia. Petrocosmeas are closely related to African Violets and are similarly difficult to care for.

Petrocosmea (Petrocosmea kerrii) - Growth

Petrocosmeas are sensitive to intense light and overwatering. When they are actively growing, they do best with medium to high humidity. Does not tolerate low humidity.

Petrocosmea (Petrocosmea kerrii) - Planting

Plant seeds at when temperatures average 60°F (15°C) and when they are ripe. Additionally, leaf cuttings can be made for propagation. Make them in summer.

Petrocosmea (Petrocosmea kerrii) - Pest

Prone to slugs/snail, spider mites, aphids, whitefly and thrips.

Petrocosmea (Petrocosmea kerrii) - Soil and irrigation

Very important to not overwater. In winter when Petrocosmeas are not actively growing, water sparingly.