Episcia cupreata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata) is a plant commonly used as an ornamental. It is easy to care for because it only needs bright, indirect light and is placed in well-drained potting soil. The flowers are usually red, orange, or pink. The plant is so attractive when placed in a hanging basket and can be considered a climber.
Common Name |
Flame Violet
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Episcia cupreata
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Genus
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Episcia
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Family
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Gesneriaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Episcia cupreata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Episcia cupreata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Episcia cupreata needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Episcia cupreata needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Episcia cupreata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Episcia cupreata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Episcia cupreata prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 70%. |
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Episcia cupreata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Episcia cupreata. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Episcia cupreata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Episcia cupreata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Episcia cupreata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Episcia cupreata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Episcia cupreata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Episcia cupreata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
air layering
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Episcia cupreata Native Region |
Find out where the Episcia cupreata plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
Colombia
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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