By Suzypawz
United Kingdom 
the streptacarpus, does it prefer peat or lime?
6 Nov, 2009
Answers
thank you, so whether it's alkali or acid it doesn't matter? i'm asking for a friend.
6 Nov, 2009
Most potting compost is neutral - except for ericaceous, which is acid - I assume your friend is in Britain and will be growing it in pots? And its not a case of either acid or alkaline (lime), there is a third option - neutral ph.
6 Nov, 2009
oh ok thanks yes he is in uk, he say's the plant keeps wilting.
6 Nov, 2009
Under or overwatering? Cold draught from the window? cold windowsill overnight?
6 Nov, 2009
ok i'll let him know, thanx for that.
6 Nov, 2009
As long as he doesn't use a loam based compost.....a no-no for streps....
6 Nov, 2009
I would check also that there are no vine weevil larvae present in the compost.I lost half a dozen plants last year - the larvae eat the roots and this can cause wilting.
8 Nov, 2009
Previous question
« I live in Argyll, Scotland. I am thinking of growing garlic as a cottage industry...
Next question
Ordinary potting compost is fine - they don't have a special requirement for either.
6 Nov, 2009