Overview
Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs known for their wrinkled, lanceolate or rounded leaves and 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 loam or sandy soil of any pH. Suitable for houseplants or conservatories, it is best grown in bright indirect light with evenly moist, peat-free compost 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series)
- 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series)?
Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) need?
Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series) 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 'Melanie' Fleischle (Marleen Series)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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