Episcia, Flame Violet 'Chocolate Soldier'

Episciacupreata

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Episcia (ee-PISH-ee-ah)
Species
cupreata (kew-pree-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Achimenes cupreata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Athens, Alabama

Bella Vista, Arkansas

Pensacola, Florida

Nevada, Missouri

Dayton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Roseburg, Oregon

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Geronimo, Texas

Palmyra, Virginia

Roanoke, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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C
Portland, OR | June 2007 | positive

I enherrited this plant from my grandma when she died. It is now starting to flower for the first time in about 6 years.
it is in ...Read More

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Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2006 | positive

I've grown this plant indoors in a north facing garden window above my kitchen sink for 5 or 6 years.
It's easy to grow and has b...Read More

A
Cleveland, OH | July 2005 | positive

Humidity: increase humility using water tray under plant
Fertility: about every 2 wks.
Temperature: temperature never went ...Read More

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