Plant Profile: Episcia reptans

Taxonomy: Episcia reptans

Names

Acajou, Cyrtudeira, Flame, Flame African Violet, Flame Violet, Frosty, Lady Lou, Moss agate, Red African Violet

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Phonetic Spelling:eh-PISH-ee-ah REP-tanz

Genus:Episcia

Species:reptans

Family:Gesneriaceae

This is a tropical perennial plant that originates from the tropical regions of South America, known for its striking, vibrant red blossoms.

Episcia reptans Feature Summary

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Tags

#houseplant
#red flowers
#tropical perennial
#tender perennial
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
#container plants

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Episcia reptans Feature Summary

Attributes
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Landscape
Container
Houseplants

Episcia reptans Attributes

Episcia reptans: Country Or Region Of Origin

Tropical Americas

Episcia reptans: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Episcia reptans Whole Plant Traits

Episcia reptans: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Episcia reptans Flowers

Episcia reptans: Flower Color

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Red/Burgundy

Episcia reptans: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Episcia reptans Leaves

Episcia reptans: Leaf Color

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Green

Episcia reptans: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Episcia reptans Stem

Episcia reptans: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Episcia reptans Landscape

Episcia reptans: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland