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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

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Danger

N/A

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Veined

Velvet/Fuzzy

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Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

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

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Other details

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Propagation Methods

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

From leaf cuttings

By simple layering

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

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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

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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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