A very attractive plant with soft colourful foliage and pretty tubular shaped white flowers with a lavender-blue throat. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Episcia lilacina
A very attractive plant with soft colourful foliage and pretty tubular shaped white flowers with a lavender-blue throat
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Episcia |
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Species | lilacina |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white, lavender |
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, copper |
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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