Identification: fuzzy teardrop leaves, 5 petal red flowers

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  1. Rubenette

    Rubenette New Member

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    I'm hoping this will be an easy one for you all. I tried searching some plant encyclopedias to no avail. This is one of my mom's houseplants, but she passed 3 years ago so I cannot ask what it is.

    It seems to be some type of vine as you can see from the full picture. It really needs repotting but I fear the shock might kill it. I want to try to get some clippings first to start babies. It has small, red, 5 petaled flowers. (only sometimes but I haven't paid attention to what time of year, it currently has some) The leaves are slightly fuzzy and very shiny (a little waxy). They are a teardrop shape with small serrations along the edges. I included a US penny and 1 cent (I think?) Euro to help with size.

    I'm mainly looking for a name so I can do further research, but any tips on getting cuttings would be welcome as well. Thank you in advance, this forum is really amazing from what I've seen so far! :)

    Rubenette
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Episcia hybrid of some sort. They're commonly called Flame Violets.
     
  3. Rubenette

    Rubenette New Member

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    Wonderful, thank you so much! :)

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