Episcia dianthiflora 'Lace Flower'
Regular price $16.00This furry trailing plant is an epiphyte of the gesneriad family, commonly known as the "lace flower" due to its pristine white, tubular shaped flowers that have delicate thin strands along the flowers petals and will appear along its stems from Spring to Summer. Perfect for hanging baskets, This plant naturally grows in crevices of tree limbs - they prefer an airy but moisture retentive substrate, obtaining moisture and nutrients from runoff on trees and decomposing leaf litter.
*please note your plant may or may not be flowering at time of purchase.
Current Pot Size: 80mm
Synonyms: Lace Flower Plant
Origin: Central/South America
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season
Watering: Don't over water, they like to dry out between waterings.
Maintenance: Keep warm over winter and don't overwater. Fertilise once flower buds begin to emerge for more prolific flowering.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.