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Flame Episcia reptans

Other Common Name(s):

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

A tropical perennial native to the tropics of South America with showy, bright red flowers.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#houseplant#container plant#red flowers#tropical perennial#tender perennial#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#houseplant#container plant#red flowers#tropical perennial#tender perennial#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Episcia
    Species:
    reptans
    Family:
    Gesneriaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Tropical Americas
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Houseplant
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Houseplants