Episcia reptans

Scarlet Violet, Flame Violet, Carpet Plant

Message of the Flower

Vital Will Manifested in Life

The Mother’s Comment

It is often the cause of the greatest disorders.

Colour

Intense orange-red

Family

Gesneriaceae

Cultivars

'Pink Acajou', 'Silver Skies'

Flower Size

1-2 inches

Flower Texture

Soft and delicate

Number of Petals

Five, fused at base

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant or non-fragrant

Leaf Texture

Velvety, often hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green with silver or copper patterns

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Creeping herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Year-round in ideal conditions

Climate

Humid, tropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers moist soil

Soil Type

Well-drained, rich in organic matter

Temperature Ranges

Warm, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Bright, indirect light or partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Mealybugs, spider mites, fungal diseases

Pollinators

Small pollinating insects

Habitat

Tropical forest understoreys

Role in the Ecosystem

Understory biodiversity, maintains soil moisture

Quotations

Not specifically quoted

Ornamental

Decorative foliage and flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Terrariums, hanging baskets, shaded gardens

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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