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Episcia, Flame Violet 'Silver Skies'

Episciacupreata

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Episcia cupreata by Todd_Boland
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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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
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