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Episcia, Flame Violet 'Metallica'

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

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Red

Fruit Colors

Blooms all year

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Succulent

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From leaf cuttings

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Plantcrazii

Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | positive

Episcias are wonderful plants to grow. They have not only beautiful flowers, but beautiful foliage as well.

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