Overview
Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (African violet) is a clump-forming cultivar within 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 bright indirect light, ideally in a sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing position, and prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v)
- 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v)?
Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) need?
Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v) 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 'Rob's Chilly Willy' (AV/d/v)?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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