Episcia (Episcia cupreata 'Pink Panther')

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height:	6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread:	6 to 8 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen Variegated
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Year Round
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant Terrariums
Resistances:	Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Stolons and runners
Containers:	Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jun 11, 2018 9:56 PM concerning plant:

I have a nice plant of this I got in a trade about 4 years ago. The dark marked leaves are attractive and a nice backdrop to the pink flowers it makes off and on year round. I keep its soil moist and give it 4 hours of filtered sun in an east window then 8 hours under my SunBlaster light a day. It seems very happy and sends out stolons that make it a lovely hanging plant. Episcias are a very easy-to-grow houseplant that flowers.

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Posted by tabbycat (Youngsville, LA - Zone 9b) on Jul 19, 2018 11:14 AM concerning plant:

My 'Pink Panther' is blooming now, July 2018. I have several varieties with red blooms and another with a peachy pink, but this is the hottest pink and looks so pretty against the dark marked leaves. It's growing indoors where it gets 4 hours of filtered east morning sun, then 8 hours of light from my SunBlaster over head. I love Episcias more than African violets, so I'm always open for a trade of a variety I don't have.

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