Episcia cupreata

Flame Violet, Chocolate Soldier

Message of the Flower

Will Manifested in Life

The Mother’s Comment

Concentrated and precise.

Colour

Bright coral pink, yellow

Family

Gesneriaceae

Cultivars

There are numerous cultivars, each with unique leaf patterns and colors, such as 'Silver Skies' and 'Tropical Topaz.'

Flower Size

1-2 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth, sometimes velvety

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Lightly fragrant to non-fragrant

Leaf Texture

Velvety

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green with copper, red, or silver variegation

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial, creeping

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Can bloom year-round in optimal conditions

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

Soil Type

Well-draining, rich in organic matter

Temperature Ranges

60-80F (15-27C)

Sun or Shade

Partial to full shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Mealybugs and fungal diseases if overwatered

Pollinators

Attracts small pollinators

Habitat

Central and South America, humid, shaded environments

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides cover and nectar for small insects

Quotations

Not readily available

Ornamental

Highly valued

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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