Episcia lilacina (Flame violet)

Other names: Peacock plant

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loamless compost mixed with perlite or vermiculite in bright, filtered light & high humidity. Feed a 1/4 strength fertiliser at each watering. Water moderately, keeping just moist in winter. Temps below 15C are fatal.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor

UK hardiness

H1a

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Costa Rica

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Rhizome sections

Propagation

Sow seed at 20-25C in spring. Root stolons under mist or in water. Root stem cuttings with bottom heat in summer.

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