Overview

Setcreasea striata is a plant with a trailing habit in the genus Setcreasea, part of the Commelinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Setcreasea striata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include bedding, houseplants, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Setcreasea striata is a trailing evergreen cultivar belonging to the genus Setcreasea in the Commelinaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, south, or west-facing aspects with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for use in bedding, patio and container plants, conservatories, greenhouses, and as houseplants. Propagation is best achieved through softwood cuttings taken from stem tips in spring or summer, with interest during the spring and summer seasons.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Setcreasea

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

H3

Plant details

Setcreasea striata size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Trailing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Bedding, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Setcreasea striata

Propagation

Softwood cuttings using stem tips in spring or summer

Pest resistance

Red spider mite, Mealybugs, Aphids, Vine weevil, Thrips

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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