Alsobia, Lace Flower, Lace Flower Vine 'Cygnet'

Alsobiadianthiflora

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Alsobia (al-SO-bee-a)
Species
dianthiflora (die-AN-thuh-flor-uh)
Synonym
Episcia dianthiflora
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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
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
Regional

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

Port Orange, Florida

Roanoke, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 10a) | December 2016 | positive

Needs more light than most houseplants. Did okay in bright indirect light for me; grew and flowered, but the leaves curled under somewha...Read More

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Dunedin, FL (Zone 10b) | February 2007 | positive

This plant Alsobia Cygnet is a TREASURE to own and grow ! It blooms all year round ! Don't know who filled out the information on it abo...Read More

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