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Alsobia dianthiflora 'Cygnet'

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Alsobia (al-SO-bee-a) (Info)
Species: dianthiflora (die-AN-thuh-flor-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Cygnet

Synonym:Episcia dianthiflora

8 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Allison_FL On Feb 16, 2007, Allison_FL from Dunedin, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:

This plant Alsobia Cygnet is a TREASURE to own and grow ! It blooms all year round ! Don't know who filled out the information on it above ?
It progates easy by stolon. A fun Gesneriad plant to grow and share !

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Roanoke, Texas



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