Overview
Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' is a clump-forming cultivar within the genus Streptocarpus, which comprises 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, preferring a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil that can be loam or sand of varying pH. Suitable for houseplants or conservatories, it is best grown in peat-free compost with bright indirect light and kept evenly moist at temperatures between 15-25°C. It is hardy to H1c and flowers from spring through 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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV)?
Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV) need?
Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (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 'Le-Kolca Saturna' (AV)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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