Overview

Fieldia australis is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Fieldia, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Fieldia australis grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include houseplants, low maintenance and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Fieldia australis is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar of the genus Fieldia, belonging to the Gesneriaceae family. It thrives in partial shade and is suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well-suited for use as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. Planting in a well-drained position with watering during establishment is recommended, and it can be propagated by division in late spring. It is of interest during spring and summer seasons.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fieldia

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Fieldia australis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fieldia australis

Propagation

Division in late spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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