The exotic plant, Episcia cupreata is easy to care for and in flower almost the whole year round. The Episcia cupreata is native to the mountainous regions of the Amazon . This botanical plant has rounded green leaves with clear-cut, light-green veins. When in bloom the plant produces small, bright-orange flowers. The Episcia cupreata develops offshoots, which look really beautiful in a hanging- pot. When the room temperature is above 15° Celsius [ 59° F ] the Episcia cupreata will thrive on a window-sill or in a terrarium.

The Episcia cupreata is an easy-care, tropical plant. When the room temperature is above 15° Celsius [ 59° F ] the Episcia cupreata will thrive on and 30° Celsius [ 86° F] suits this Gesneria [herbaceous] species. The plant prefers to be in a light spot but not in full, direct sunlight. Place the pot in a saucer with water, so that the plant can always absorb moisture. When the temperature is high, the humidity should preferably also be high. However, do not spray any water on the leaves of the Episcia cupreata. This plant does like a permeable soil. Araflora sells all kinds of soil mixtures including one for the Episcia cupreata.