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
Additional information
| Generic | Episcia |
|---|---|
| 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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