Episcia cupreata 'Karlyn'

Episcia is a genus of perennial tropical plants, related to the African violet (from the Gesneriaceae family), valued both for their decorative foliage and their colorful and delicate flowers. Native to Central and South America, these plants are ideal for indoor cultivation in warm and humid places.

🔹 Botanical characteristics:

• Habit: A creeping or trailing plant, forming dense mats. It is ideal for hanging pots or as ground cover in terrariums.

• Leaves: Decorative, velvety, with varied patterns and striking colors – green, bronze, silver, burgundy, or with contrasting edges. The leaves are oval and have prominent veins.

• Flowers: Small in size, in shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, or violet, tubular in shape with delicate petals. They can appear throughout the year, especially under optimal light and humidity conditions.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves. It also grows well under artificial light.

• Soil: Light, well-drained, rich in organic matter – ideally a mix for African violets.

• Watering: Moderate – keep the substrate slightly moist but not soaked. Avoid watering directly on the leaves.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm and stable environments. Does not tolerate temperatures below 15°C for long periods.

• Humidity: High – fine misting, use of water trays, or cultivation in terrariums is recommended.

• Fertilizing: Every 2–4 weeks during the active period, with diluted fertilizer for flowering plants.

• Propagation: Easily propagated by runners (shoots) that root upon contact with the soil, as well as by stem cuttings.

• Toxicity: Considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

• Use: Suitable for hanging pots, terrariums, indoor gardens, and spaces with high humidity.

Episcia is a striking and versatile houseplant, with stunning foliage and delicate flowers, perfect for those who want to bring a tropical and textured air to their green space.

Height with pot included approx. 12 cm

Note: Specimens may also have leaves with imperfections.

The plant is sold without flowers.