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May 20, 2016 7:43 AM CST
Name: Arturo Tarak
Bariloche,Rio Negro, Argentina (Zone 8a)
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Hi I just received a potted plant this past Sunday. The former owner didn't know the name of it. It is, in our cold temperate climate , year round indoor/ greenhouse plant,
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.Leaves are opposite. The upper side of the leaf is quite shiny due to very fine hairs and velvety in touch . The underside has a purple sheen, identical in color to that of a Ctenanthe openheimiana.
Searching through different dbases in Internet the genus Episcia seemed closest. I've not seen any flowers of it. Nor seeds or remains of flower structures. By the looks it would me more of a strictly foliage plant. I was asked to take care of it, and if possible divide it . I wonder if fall (now) is the right time for this plant. I also wonder if this plant should be pruned at all.
Any suggestion?. Thanks to all.

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