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Episcia, Flame Violet 'Silver Sheen'

Episciacupreata

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Episcia cupreata by begoniacrazii
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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah)
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Species
cupreata (kew-pree-AH-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brookfield, Connecticut

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