Also known as Carpet Plant · Copper-Leaved Episcia · Flame-Violet
Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata) is a popular tropical houseplant known for its striking foliage and vibrant red flowers. It thrives in warm, humid conditions with indirec
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Filtered light or placement near an east-facing window is ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist.
75% intensity
Allow top 1-2 cm to dry slightly between waterings. Use room temperature water.
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.
Moderate feeding during growing season.
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks in spring/summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 1-2 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Use room-temperature water to avoid shocking the roots.
Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering causes wilting and dry leaf edges.
Prune your Flame Violet to maintain a compact shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any leggy stems, dead or damaged leaves, and spent flowers.
Pinching back the tips of stems will promote branching and a fuller plant. This also helps to invigorate the plant.
Flame Violets are easily propagated from stem cuttings or stolons (runners). Cut healthy stems or stolons with at least two leaves and root them in moist potting mix or water.
Keep them in a warm, humid environment until new growth appears.
Repot your Flame Violet every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix formulated for African violets or houseplants.
Repotting in spring is ideal.
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Where Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Episcia |
| Species | Episcia cupreata |
Similar in genus Episcia
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