This variable perennial sub-shrub has stolons that roots at the nodes and forms a prostrate habit. It has textured coppery-green, drooping elliptical leaves and the red trumpet-shaped flowers appear in a raceme from spring to autumn.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Episcia cupreatais naturally found North and South America growing in the tropical forests of Mexico, Columbia and Venezuela.

It prefers a protected semi shaded position and grows in moist, but well drained organic rich soils and requires wind, frost and drought protection.

Flame Violet is a perennial that is grown for its ornamental leaves and is planted in tropical gardens as an understorey or ground cover plant. It establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is commonly used as a pot or hanging basket specimen, for outdoors or under glass in cold climates. This is the most commonly cultivated species in the genus. ID 1786

Episcia (ah-PEE-sha) cupreata(koop-ree-AH-tah)

Gesneriaceae(ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
African Violets and Gloxinias