Overview
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs known for their wrinkled, lanceolate or rounded leaves and clusters of tubular to trumpet-like flowers with five spreading lobes. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam or sand soils of varying pH. Suitable for houseplants or greenhouse cultivation, it is best grown in well-drained, peat-free compost with bright indirect light and temperatures between 15-25°C. It is of interest during spring, summer, and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Streptocarpus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v)
- Propagation
- Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse leafhopper, Mealybug, Tarsonemid mites
- Disease resistance
- Botrytis, Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v)?
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) need?
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) 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 Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Streptocarpus 'Aca's Red Ember' (AV/v)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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