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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: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Pubescent, variable shades of light green, pink and white.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Stolons and runners
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Flame Violet
  • Episcia

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Location: Jersey City NJ
Date: 2019-07
1st bloom since purchase 6 mo ago

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
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Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Jan 9, 2022 7:39 AM concerning plant:
    Variegated leaves that have a base of medium blue-green, blocked red-pink variegation with striped white veins. It is rarely flowers, the flowers are neon red.

    A variegated sport of E. 'Frosty', introduced in 1963.
    **Colors can vary on this variety
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skylark On August 15, 2022 Bloomed
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