Alsobia dianthiflora - Lace Flower

Light
Bright, indirect light is best. An east-facing window, or a spot a few feet back from a south- or west-facing one, works well. Direct midday sun will scorch those soft, hairy leaves.

Water
Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy. Let the top inch dry out between waterings. It doesn't like to sit bone-dry for long, but soggy roots are a fast way to lose this one.

Soil
Use a light, well-draining mix similar to what you'd give an African violet. It wants moisture retention and drainage, not a dense mix that stays wet.

Pro Tip
Because it grows via trailing stolons (runners), pinch back the growing tips occasionally to keep it bushy instead of leggy — and don't be surprised if a baby plantlet forms at a leaf node along the way. Free propagation, basically.

Pet Safety
This plant used to be classified as Episcia, which the ASPCA listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs, but it does not have a listing under the new classification. So while it is likely okay, we can’t guarantee it.