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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: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Dark metallic green-bronze with irregular areas of pink and white.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
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
  • Episcia

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Date: 2012-03-03
Episcia Ember Lace
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Jan 9, 2022 7:42 AM concerning plant:
    This plant is unstable, reverted segments must be removed in order to prevent the whole plant from reverting. Bright neon pink flowers, which match the plant's overall theme.

    It is a sport seedling of E. ×wilsonii, which is just E. lilacina 'Cuprea' crossed with E. cupreata, this plant was introduced in 1958.

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