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Episcia 'Star of Bethlehem'

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial

Biogeography

Native Distribution Of horticultural origin
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Herb to 15cm tall
Foliage Leaves dark greenish brown - brown
Flowers Petals cream - white with pink stripes. In some clones, the pink stripes are not distinct, appearing as pink mottling or specks instead.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Pollination Method(s) Biotic (Fauna)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Fast
Rootzone Tolerance Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow
Pest(s) Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects
Propagation Method Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner, Division

Foliar

Foliage Retention Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Brown, Green
Mature Foliage Texture(s) Hairy / Hirsute

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Cream / Off-White, Pink, White, Yellow / Golden
Flower Texture(s) Thin

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Master ID 31160
Species ID 5554
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Species record last updated on: 03 June 2021.
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