Overview

Triolena hirsuta is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Triolena, part of the Melastomataceae family, with evergreen foliage. Triolena hirsuta grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Triolena hirsuta is a clump-forming evergreen cultivar of the genus Triolena, belonging to the Melastomataceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it requires planting in well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. Propagation is best achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings or leafless stem sections in spring with bottom heat. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons and has a UK hardiness rating of H1a.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Triolena

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Triolena hirsuta size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Triolena hirsuta

Propagation

Semi-hardwood cuttings, leafless stem sections in spring with bottom heat

Pest resistance

Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects under glass

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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