Plant Type:

• epiphyte, terrestrial
• perennial

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14

Sun Exposure:

• part sun

Bloom Season:

• mid spring
• late spring
• early summer
• mid summer
• late summer
• early autumn
• mid autumn

Plant Perks:

• Suitable for Houseplant
• Container Gardening

Pests and Diseases: Fungal spots, aerial blights, mealybugs and aphids

Notes for Identification: Chocolate soldier flame flower (episcia cupreata) is a mat forming terrestrial perennial with ovate, dark chocolate leaves, to 4" long, suffused and marked with a silvery band, and with down turned, creamy white margins. Care: under glass, grow in soilless potting mix with added perlite or vermiculite, in bright filtered light, with high humidity. During the growing season, water moderately, applying a quarter strength, balanced liquid fertilizer at each watering. Keep just moist in winter. Source: various sources including the american horticultural society a to z encyclopedia of garden plants

USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):

• Less then 1 day ZONE 1
• 1 to 7 days ZONE 2
• 7 to 14 days ZONE 3
• 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
• 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
• 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
• 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
• 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
• 120 to 150 days ZONE 9
• 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
• 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
• Greater then 210 ZONE 12