Bloom of the Day for February 10th, 2011:

by gessiegail


Information:
Type of plant: Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Bloom color: Pink

Bloom time of year: Blooms repeatedly

Sun requirements: Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade

Cold hardiness: Not Applicable

Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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pixie62560 wrote:
Lovely plant, love the foliage!

marti001 wrote:
I don't think I've ever seen this plant, but I LOVE IT!!! It is so pretty. Will have to look it up and see if I can grow it in my zone 6b

plantladylin wrote:
Gessiegail is not on DG anymore but she sure grows awesome plants, the one pictured is no exception ... it's and absolutely gorgeous Episcia! Marti: Episcia are Gesneriads, tropical plants: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episcia and usually grown as houseplants in North America. There are more than 100 beautiful Episcia listed in Plant Files: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/b/Gesneriaceae/E

locakelly wrote:
Gorgeous! I agree pixie - live that foliage;o)

marti001 wrote:
plantladylin, thanks for the site. Yes I like them alot and will have to try and find some. Maybe while I'm in Calif in May I can find some and bring them back for houseplants.

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