Alsobia, Lace Flower, Lace Flower Vine
Alsobiadianthiflora 'Cygnet'

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Alsobia (al-SO-bee-a)
Species: dianthiflora (die-AN-thuh-flor-uh)
Cultivar: Cygnet

Synonym:Episcia dianthiflora

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed