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Episcia, Flame Violet 'Strawberry Patch'

Episcia

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Family

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Not Applicable

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Red-Orange

Fruit Colors

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Veined

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From leaf cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

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

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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aprilwillis

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

Red pebbley textured leaves! Beautiful and easy to grow.

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