Overview
Alsobia 'San Miguel' is a matforming, trailing herbaceous perennial in the genus Alsobia, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Alsobia 'San Miguel' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include hanging basket, houseplants, patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Alsobia 'San Miguel' is a matforming, trailing cultivar of the Alsobia genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position facing east, south, or west. This cultivar grows best in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. Suitable for hanging baskets, houseplants, patios, containers, and conservatories, it is hardy to UK zone H1b. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings or layering, with interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Alsobia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. It contains four species.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Alsobia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Alsobia 'San Miguel' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hanging basket, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Alsobia 'San Miguel'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Alsobia 'San Miguel'?
Alsobia 'San Miguel' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Alsobia 'San Miguel' need?
Alsobia 'San Miguel' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Alsobia 'San Miguel' hardy in the UK?
Alsobia 'San Miguel' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Alsobia 'San Miguel'?
Softwood cuttings, Layering.
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