How to grow and care for Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst.

Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

18C° ~25C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst.

How often should I water?

check Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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10K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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60~80%

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Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. prefers humidity about 60~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Episcia cupreata (Hook.fil.) Hanst. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Lamiales, Family: Gesneriaceae, Genus: Episcia, Species: Episcia cupreata

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatSouth America
Time to plantSpring, Fall
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyGesneriaceae
GenusEpiscia
SpeciesEpiscia cupreata

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