Episcia, Flame Violet 'Cleopatra'

Episcia

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Missouri City, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

This plant has gorgeous pink foliage! Requires significant humidity, suitable for covered dish.

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