Episcia cupreata
FLAME VIOLET, CARPET PLANT
Gesneriaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Flowers: red or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: mid green; variegated silver-grey & brown-purple
 
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Episcia cupreata
FLAME VIOLET, CARPET PLANT
Gesneriaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or crimson

Flowering Time: early spring to late autumn

Leaves: mid green; variegated silver-grey & brown-purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, groundcovers, indoors, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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