An attractive house plant that may often be found, unnamed, in 5- and 10-cent stores is the tropical vine Episcia fulgida. It may also be obtained from growers of foliage plants and arid exotics. Where unlabeled, it will be recognized as a colorful vine with soft, hairy, coppery leaves veined emerald green and with growth … Read more
Episcia are tender tropical plants with beautiful foliage and tubular flowers, natives of the American tropics. They are trailers and make beautiful basket plants for the home or greenhouse. Flowers come in shades of blue or lavender, pure white, beautiful canary yellow, pink and red. Grow a few tiny episcia seeds in a closed, sterile … Read more
The Flame Violet – Episcia cupreata (ee-PISH-ee-ah kew-pree-AH-tuh), is a herbaceous perennial plant. It’s native to Central and South America. Episcia plants belong to the Gesneriaceae family. Episcia Plant Care Flame Violets require a moderate level of caring and maintenance. They thrive indoors, with plenty of bright light and a medium to high level of … Read more