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4.3 out of 5 (3 experiences)


Also known as
Peacock Plant
Taxonomy
Episcia lilacina
Episcia
Gesneriaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Flame Violet
How often to water your Flame Violet

every 9
Flame Violet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Flame Violet in your home

a window
Flame Violet may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Flame Violet in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Flame Violet

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Flame Violet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Hope you’re happy like me when I’m watching you🪴❤️
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What is "weird" growth behavior? This poor flame violet. I thought she didn't survive shipping, so I babied her. She wasn't doing well so I put her in a terrarium to keep her humidity stable. Then I realized she'd recovered a bit and got tall enough her leaves were on the glass and she started to look sad again. So I put her in her own tiny pot near a bunch of plants I have propagating or on pebble trays and just noticed she's doing this (under the big leaves she came with!). Is this normal or have I totally thrown off her best life 🤣
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Crazy growth on my Flame Violet! Early October until now. Fiamma is winning at life right now. Lol. There was one bloom when I first brought her home, but the leaves were all mangled and barely hanging in there. Stuck her in a self watering pot in the same window as her African Violet sisters, Mary Kate and Ashley, and she just got to gettin. 🥰🥰 One full bloom and at least 4 that are almost there. #violet #flameviolet #africanviolet #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #happyplants #selfwateringpots #southfacingwindows #glowup #rapidgrowth #midwestwinterplants
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Really enjoying this plant, every time I take it down it has some new blooms. This was one of those that caught my eye at the very last minute at the local garden center with the interesting metallic foliage, hidden on a random wooden shelf. It’s been putting out a ton of new growth in the 3 weeks since adopting it! I had no idea what an episcipa was before this, but I’m kind of hooked. #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #Episcipa #FlameViolet #FreshLeafFriday
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First flowers are always super exciting 😍 - and another bud bringing up the rear for me. Good girl, Maya!
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Why is my waffle plant loosing all its leaves? I don’t over water. Should I repot it in a smaller pot? #WafflePlant #help
Flame Violet prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
☀️ Sunlight Needs
Flame Violet may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
🪴 Soil
Flame Violet does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
🧐 Troubleshooting
When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.
Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.
Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.
Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.
Care Summary for Flame Violet
Flame Violet
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say










Personally, I like this tiny plant now. It's so dainty and look at the color!! (I hope you can see the color of my plant- because that's the reason I could give it three stars.) I purchased this plant as a full, 4" container. There were probably six plants in the pot. This tiny, 2" cup is all I have left. It took me a long time to find the plant's "happy place".
Currently, the plant is in my cabinet with my finicky plants (like the four Calatheas). It sits on the top shelf closest to two grow lights. I have the plastic pot sitting in a tea cup and I keep water in the bottom of the tea cup. It really was difficult to find the right about of soil moisture for this plant. Too much moisture- it's dead. Not enough moisture - it's dead. Too much sun- dead. Not enough light- dead. Dead dead dead. So much death.
It is really easy to propagate though- as my many trials and errors were taking place (and the plant was dying left and right), I pinched off the last bit of the two remaining plants and put them in my cabinet.
After about 12 years ... maybe closer to four months, it's quite stunning.


