The first hybrid streptocarpus was released in 1946 and since then hundreds of new cultivars have been developed and yet few people are familiar with them. I predict that will change. Streps are easy to grow house plants that can flower all year long. What other house plant gives you that much star power in a small package. They are even better than orchids because they flower more and are easier to take care of.
However, even this lesser known houseplant has started to generate some gardening myths. Let’s have a look at some here.