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(2)Species Name: Episcia cupreata ‘Silver Sheen’
Common name(s): Flame Violet
Recommended Pot Size: Medium
Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.
Temperature requirement: 55-90°F
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Regular Watering. Keep soil moist but allow the top inch to dry slightly.
Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun
Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.
Growth rate: Slow - Moderate
Height: up to 6” long
Origin: Central America, from El Salvador to Venezuela
Regional locality: Found in neotropical lowlands at the base of the Andes Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
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Care Notes: Avoid leaving standing water on the leaves. Bottom watering is preferred for this plant species. If humidity gets low around the plant, place it on a shallow tray of pebbles and water. Requires bright, indirect light to bloom.
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.
The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.
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This plant has absolutely glittery leaves. They are not kidding with he silver sheen. It has been growing fast, but I have yet to see any flowers. I’m excited!
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Arrived well package in wonderful condition. I was pleased with the size of the plant. This plant is very easy to care for and grows moderately fast.
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