Overview
Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) 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 'Dawn Michelle' 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 with a sheltered aspect, favouring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Suitable for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, it blooms from spring through autumn and requires bright indirect light and evenly moist conditions at temperatures between 15 and 25°C.
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 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) 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 'Dawn Michelle' (AV)
- 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 'Dawn Michelle' (AV)?
Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) need?
Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) 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 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Dawn Michelle' (AV) 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 'Dawn Michelle' (AV)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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