How to grow Episcia Reptans

Episcia reptans

Dappled Sun
OR
Partial Sun
Medium

This plant needs high light for a houseplant.¹ Place it in a location where it will get as much light as possible. Keep plant in light, well draining potting mix (at least 50% perlite or perlite/vermiculite mix). Prefers a high humidity area so place on a humidity tray if your home is dry. Another option would be growing E. reptans in a semi hydroponic manor.

Fertilize every two weeks in summer with a balanced fertilizer diluted to 1/4 strength of what is recommended on the label. Repot in early spring idealy. Add gravel to the bottom of the container for extra drainage.

How long does Episcia reptans take to grow?

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Other names for Episcia reptans

Flame violet

Episcia reptans Mart.

Footnotes

¹ World Population House Plants