Overview
Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' 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 'Midnight Flame' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, known for its deciduous foliage and tubular to trumpet-like flowers with five spreading lobes. This plant thrives in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant, preferring bright indirect light and a sheltered position with full sun or partial shade. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a neutral to acidic or alkaline pH. Suitable for propagation by leaf cuttings, seed, or division, it provides interest through spring, summer, and autumn under temperatures of 15-25°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 'Midnight Flame' 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 'Midnight Flame'
- 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 'Midnight Flame'?
Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' need?
Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' 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 'Midnight Flame' hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Midnight Flame' 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 'Midnight Flame'?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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