Overview
Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, known for its deciduous foliage and tubular to trumpet-like flowers with five spreading lobes that can bloom year-round. This plant is suited for growing in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, thriving in bright indirect light with moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a range of soil types and pH levels. Propagation is possible through leaf cuttings, seed, or division, with interest 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey
- 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey?
Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey need?
Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Margaret' M. Godfrey 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 'Margaret' M. Godfrey?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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