flame violet

Episcia cupreata

HouseplantGesneriaceae

flame violet
Evergreen
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Growth rate
Slow
Habit
Creeping
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn, winter
Bloom color
Scarlet red to orange with yellow throat
Foliage color
Green, orange, purple/lavender
Soil types
Loam
Soil pH
Acid, neutral, alkaline

Garden uses

Annual bedContainerGround coverLow maintenanceShade garden

Notes

Flame violet (Episcia cupreata) is a perennial for containers, shade gardens, and ground cover. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist, loamy soil. Its creeping stems spread slowly and form a low mat of green, orange, and purple foliage. Scarlet red to orange flowers with yellow throats open in every season.

Pairs well with Boston fern, Angel wings, and Polka dot plant.

Native range

South America.