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Episcia 'Longwood Gardens'
$13.00
- Propagated in-house in sphagnum
- Ships Mon-Wed
- 4.9 stars, 2,883 reviews on Etsy
Bring home a piece of botanical history with the exquisite Episcia 'Longwood Gardens'. This rare and captivating houseplant combines evolutionary beauty with ease of care, making it a perfect addition to your indoor garden.
πΏ Key Features:
- Dark Leaf, Bright Veins: Very dark foliage with silver-to-gold veining running through it like somebody went at it with a highlighter. Depends on the light and its general mood.
- Neon Red Flowers: Reliably, and against that dark leaf they're absurd.
- Easy Tropical: Terrarium-friendly, not terrarium-dependent.
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Fills a Basket Unsupervised: Fast, stoloniferous, low-drama. Named after a garden, behaves like a houseplant, looks like neither.
π± Plant Care Instructions:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight, mimicking its natural habitat under the rainforest canopy.
- Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch feels dry to the touch.
- Humidity: Enjoys higher humidity levels. Use a humidifier or a pebble tray to replicate tropical conditions.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 65-75Β°F (18-24Β°C).
- Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for African violets or tropical houseplants.
Pet safety
Pet Safe
Genus
Episcia