Lace Flower. A very attractive plant with soft dark green foliage and pretty tubular shaped white fringed flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Episcia dianthiflora
A very attractive plant with soft dark green foliage and pretty tubular shaped white fringed flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Episcia |
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Species | dianthiflora |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Lace Flower |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing, Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep just moist in winter, Mist regularly, Cut back after flowering |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot if necessary in spring using |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Division |
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