Episcia fimbriata 'blue heaven'
Pronunciation: Ee-pish-ee-ah fim-bry-ah-tuh
Family: Gesneriaceae
Common Name: Blue heaven flame violet
Plant Type:
- epiphyte, terrestrial
- perennial
Height to: 8"
Width to: 12"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
- early autumn
- mid autumn
Bloom Description: Blue heaven flame violet (episcia fimbriata) produces light purple to white flowers with purple speckled throats, 1/2-1" across
Soil Type: Fertile, humus rich, moist but sharply drained
Pests and Diseases: Fungal spots, aerial blights, mealybugs and aphids
Propagation: Surface sow blue heaven flame violet (episcia fimbriata) seed at about 68-77. F as soon as ripe or in the early spring. Divide, seperate plantlets, or root stem cuttings or runners with bottom heat.
Native to: Peru
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification: Blue heaven flame violet (episcia fimbriata) is a mat forming terrestrial perennial with mid green stolons and ovate, mid-green, hairy leaves, to 4" long. Care: under glass, grow in soilless potting mix with added perlite or vermiculite, in bright filtered light, with high humidity. During the growing season, water moderately, applying a quarter strength, balanced liquid fertilizer at each watering. Keep just moist in winter. Source: various sources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
- 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
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Located in: Epiphytes and Terrestrials