Velvet Tapestry Cleopatra flame violet
Episcia 'Velvet Tapestry Cleopatra'
PW New 2026

USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Velvet Tapestry Cleopatra' flame violet (Episcia 'Velvet Tapestry Cleopatra') is a houseplant for containers. 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 and average to moist, loamy soil. It stays evergreen and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Goldfish plant, Pearls and Jade pothos, Prince of Orange philodendron, and Thai Constellation monstera.