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100 varieties of Episcia plants || Gardening tips || Episcia നടുന്ന ശരിയായ രീതി || Amazing Episcia #salukoshy #flowers #gardeningideas #plants #hangingplants #garden #gardening #rose #bougainvillea #flowers #landscape #money #care #tips #home #howto #howtomake #diy #diyideas #diygarden Sheeba My dreams garden Contact number-8848792831 Begonia collections    • Largest Begonia collections in Kerala || H...   African violet Collections    • How to propogate African Violet from singl...   ................................................................ FOLLOW ME ON facebook-   / salu-koshy-102011354598667   Instagram-   / salu.koshy   ............................................................... Episcia/ Flame violet plant care LIGHT Episcia Plants require bright light but no direct sun. If the light is too bright, the color in the leaves fades. WATER The soil of an Episcia plant should be moist but not soggy at all times. If the soil is too dry, the leaves develop brown edges. In the winter, when an Episcia is not growing, allow the soil to become a little drier. FERTILIZER Special African Violet plant fertilizer is great for Episcia plants. In a pinch, use a balanced, soluble, houseplant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Fertilize monthly when the plant is actively growing. TEMPERATURE AveragLower temperatures may cause brown leaf edges. HUMIDITY Episcia plants like high humidity especially as the temperature in the room increases. FLOWERING The "Flame Violet" variety of the Episcia plant produces orange-red tubular flowers and the e. dianthiflora variety produces larger white fringed flowers. Moderate to high humidity is essential for an Episcia plant to flower. PESTS Spider Mites and Mealy Bugs can be a problem. Check often and use a Qtip dipped in alcohol or Neem Oil to treat any plant pests as soon as they appear. Since the leaves of an Episcia plant are easily damaged, only use commercial insecticides recommended for African Violet plants. DISEASES Episcia plants thrive and bloom in high humidity which makes them susceptible to Botritis, powdery mildew, and Erwinia Blight. Preventing these plant diseases is easier than treating them so try to provide good air circulation and avoid misting the leaves of an Episcia. SOIL Episcia plants like a rich, airy potting medium. These plants are relatives of African Violets, so special African Violet plant soil is a good choice. POT SIZE Episcia plants should be re-potted once a year with fresh soil. This helps prevent unwanted salt build-up that can damage the roots. If their roots have taken on the shape of the pot, it's time to move your Episcia to the next size pot. PRUNING