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 cupreata is 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