alsobia bloom 2nd round
Alsobia cygnet, formally classed under the family of episcia has now been grouped under is own class. Commonly known as the lace flower vine, this plant lives up to its name. Its unique paper thin, white blooms are dotted with purple markings and has frilly edges.
This plant can either be kept small in a thumb pot by trimming off any stolons in the making, but it can also fill a large hanging pot in the long run by burying the stolons partially in the soil alongside the main plant. When trimming off stolons, do keep in mind it can also be used for propagation.
Care for this plant is almost the same as for episcias, since its growth patterns are almost alike. Many of my plants do well in sphagnum moss and i found those in soil not doing significantly better. Wick watering can also be applied on this plant as it can tolerate moist conditions without totally drying out unlike sinningias. I grow mine under fluorescent light and they seem to do better, but the windowsill is also a perfect place for those who likes them in thumb pots as shown in the picture above. Plants at my windowsill do not receive a lot of light due to a sun shade in place outside. Plants only receive maximum of 3 hours of direct sunlight during mid afternoon and evening, this should give you a rough gauge of the amount of light required. Open breezy/cooling spots with good air circulation also promotes flowering.
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