Learn how to care for your green friend

Flame Violet

Episcia cupreata

Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata) has a creeping growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: cordate, ovate. Flower colours recorded: gold/yellow, orange.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: creeping. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Krzysztof Ziarnek · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0.

Your care routine

Light

Protect from direct sun.

Watering

Keep moderately moist in summer and water less in winter; avoid wetting the leaves.

Soil & drainage

Suitable textures: High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt). Soil reaction: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0).

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Humidity

Higher humidity with air circulation is important.

Through the seasons

Reported flowering season: spring, summer. Bloom timing varies with climate and cultivar.

Pets & little ones

This record does not provide a toxicity assessment. That does not establish safety for people or pets; do not ingest plant material.

Grow with your neighbourhood store.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.