General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Episcia
  • Flame Violet

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Location: Indoors by tub with corner light from east & south windows
Date: 2019-08-01
It loves the bright, warm light all day & humidity from tub
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-04-08
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-04-15
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-12
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-04-16
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Location: Fairfax, VA | October 2022

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2021-03-12
Uploaded by threegardeners
Comments:
  • Posted by threegardeners (Brockville, Ontario, Canada - Zone 5a) on Sep 29, 2011 7:23 AM concerning plant:
    The "pinker" Episcia's need a wee bit more humidity than the others.
    Episcia will not tolerate more than a couple of hours of early morning or evening Canadian sun (no sun in the Southern, hotter, parts of North America).
    Episcia have very shallow roots and like a mix that is airy enough for their very fine roots to grow in.
    Shallow pots are preferred if possible.
    Water regularly but do not over water.
    Try to avoid getting their leaves wet.
  • Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jul 19, 2018 10:37 AM concerning plant:
    My 'Alice's Aussie' Episcia is blooming its red flowers now, July 2018. I ordered it as a small 3" plant in a 2" pot in spring 2017. It has grown well on a shelf against an east window with a mini blind to adjust and filter the morning sun. I have a SunBlaster light hanging 20" over my Episcias & African violets on 2 shelves there. After 4 hours of nice morning filtered sun, the light is set to come on for another 8 hours of light. Everything thrives and blooms well there. I rotate the blooming ones to various spots in my house to enjoy the blooms about 1 month before returning them to that perfect spot.

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