About
A tropical evergreen shrub from Southeast Asia bearing leathery, elliptic leaves and small, urn-shaped flowers in short racemes, followed by small, dark berries. A botanical curiosity for warm, humid, tropical glasshouse collections.
About the genus
Streptopus is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.