Overview
Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Streptocarpus, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' 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 'Ronduls Janice' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Streptocarpus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and subshrubs known for their wrinkled leaves and clusters of tubular to trumpet-like flowers with five spreading lobes. This deciduous plant is suited for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, thriving in bright indirect light with moist but well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and a sheltered position, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Interest in this cultivar spans spring, summer, and 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 'Ronduls Janice' 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 'Ronduls Janice'
- 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 'Ronduls Janice'?
Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' need?
Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' 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 'Ronduls Janice' hardy in the UK?
Streptocarpus 'Ronduls Janice' 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 'Ronduls Janice'?
Leaf cuttings, Seed, Division.
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