Flame Violet. A very attractive plant with soft colourful foliage and pretty tubular shaped flowers. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Episcia cupreata
A very attractive plant with soft colourful foliage and pretty tubular shaped flowers
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Episcia |
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Species | cupreata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Flame Violet |
Flower Colour | yellow, scarlet |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing, Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, bronze |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep just moist in winter, Mist regularly, Cut back after flowering |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot if necessary in spring using |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Division |
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