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Episcia 'Strawberry Patch'

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah) (Info)
Cultivar: Strawberry Patch

13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Mottled
Veined

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive aprilwillis On Jul 13, 2006, aprilwillis from Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Red pebbley textured leaves! Beautiful and easy to grow.

Regional...

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

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Missouri City, Texas



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