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Episcia, Flame Violet 'Pink Smoke'

Episcia

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Plano, Texas

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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2009 | positive

2007 introduction. Sport of 'Pink Dreams'

Absolutely gorgeous episcia.

Will grow well in a dish container...Read More

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