How to Propagate Flame Violet Plant (Episcia cupreata) in 5 Easy Ways

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Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata) propagation is best done from leaf cuttings, stem cuttings or by plant division at the beginning of the growing season (spring).

The best time to propagate Flame Violet Plant is at the beginning of the growing season (spring) when the plant is actively growing. At this time, the plant has enough food reserves which are necessary for faster establishment.

Episcia cupreata is easy to propagate. We have outlined herebelow 5 methods by which you can multiply Flame Violet. Keep reading for more on these methods.

1. Flame Violet propagation from leaf in water

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Clear jar of water or a propagation station


• Clear polythene or plastic bag


• African Violet potting mix


• Watering can and clean water


• Small pots about 8-10 inches

Episcia cupreata propagation from leaf in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take leaf cuttings from a healthy Flame Violet and ensure each leaf cutting has a petiole as this is where new growth will come from.


2. Place the leaf cuttings in a clear jar of clean plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the leaf petiole is well submerged but keep the leaf above the water surface.


3. Cover with a clear polythene or plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect to maintain warm humid conditions which hastens establishment of the plants.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching. Change the water every 5-7 days to minimze fungal growth.


5. New plants should develop at the base of the petiole in about 5-8 weeks. Allow enough time for substantial growth of the roots and new leaves from the leaf cuttings.


6. Once the plants are well established, over a period of two weeks, gradually remove the clear polythene or plastic bag to acclimate the new plants to ordinary growing conditions.


7. Carefully seperate the new plants and transfer the new plants into individual pots in moist African Violet potting soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


8. Place the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light infront of a brightly-lit window. Maintain the soil moist until the new plants are well established after which you can begin routine care.

2. Flame Violet propagation from leaf in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• African Violet potting mix


• Clear polythene or plastic bag


• Watering can and clean water

Episcia cupreata propagation from leaf in soil

1. Take leaf cuttings from a healthy Flame Violet with a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife and ensure each leaf cutting has a petiole as this is where new growth will come from.


2. Fill a 6 or 8 inches pot with a African Violet potting mix and moisten the soil lightly.


3. With a pencil or anything similar make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is wider than the diameter of the leaf petiole.


4. Insert about 2-3 inches of the leaf petiole in the previously made hole. Gently tap and firm the soil around the leaf petiole.


5. Cover the pots with a clear polythene or plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect to maintain a warm humid environment which hastens establishment of the plants.


6. Position the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunshine to avoid cooking the leaf cuttings.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges in about about 5-8 weeks and there is substantial growth. Remove any dead foliage to maintain the set up clean and avoid diseases.


8. When the new plants are well established, over a period of two weeks, gradually remove the clear polythene or plastic bag to acclimate the new plants to normal growing conditions.


9. When, you observe substancial growth, carefully seperate the new plants and transplant the plants into pots one size larger in well-drained soil. For a fuller plant, you may transfer several cuttings into one pot.


10. Thoroughly water the soil until the water comes out through the drainage holes. Position the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light and begin routine care.

3. Flame Violet propagation from stem cuttings in water

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• Clear jar of water or a propagation station


• African Violet potting mix


• Clear polythene or plastic bag


• Watering can and clean water


• Small pots about 8-10 inches

Episcia cupreata propagation from stem cuttings in water

1. With a clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife, take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Episcia cupreata and ensure each cutting has at least 2 sets of leaves. Strip off the lower leaves.


2. Place the stem cuttings in a clear jar of clean plain water or in a propagation station while ensuring that the stem cutting is well submerged but keep the leaves well above the water surface.


3. Cover the set up with the clear polythene sheet or plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect to encourage rooting.


4. Place the set up in a warm, well-lit place away from direct sunlight to avoid scorching. Change the water every 5-7 days to minimze fungal growth.


5. In about 5-8 weeks rooting should have started. Allow enough time for substantial growth of the roots and new leaves from the stem cuttings.


6. When the plants are well established, over a period of two weeks, gradually remove the clear polythene or plastic bag to acclimate the new plants to normal growing conditions.


7. Transfer the stem cuttings into individual pots in moist African Violet potting medium. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


8. Place the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light, infront of a brightly-lit window is a good place. Maintain the soil moist until the new plants are well established after which you can begin routine care.

4. Flame Violet propagation from stem cuttings in soil

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• African Violet potting mix


• Clear polythene or plastic bag


• Watering can and clean water

Episcia cupreata propagation from stem cuttings in soil

1. Take stem cuttings of about 4-5 inches length from a healthy Flame Violet Plant and ensure each cutting has at least 2 sets of leaves. Strip off the lower leaves.


2. Fill a 6 or 8 inches pot with the African Violet soil and moisten the soil lightly.


3. With a pencil or anything similar make a hole in the center of the pot. Ensure that the hole is wider than the diameter of the stem cutting.


4. Insert about 2-3 inches of the stem cutting in the previously made hole. Gently tap and firm the soil around the base of the cutting.


5. Cover the set up with the clear polythene sheet or plastic bag to create a greenhouse effect to hasten rooting and growth.


6. Position the set up in a warm, well-lit place and avoid direct sunlight as it can cook the cuttings.


7. Maintain the soil moist until new growth emerges in about 3-4 weeks. Remove any dead foliage to maintain the set up clean and avoid disease infestation.


8. When you observe substancial growth, over a period of two weeks, gradually remove the clear polythene or plastic bag to acclimate the new plants to normal growing conditions.


9. Transplant the rooted stem cuttings into pots one size larger in African Violet soil. For a fuller plant, transfer several cuttings into one pot.


10. Thoroughly water the soil until the water comes out through the drainage holes. Position the pots in a warm place under bright indirect light and begin routine care.

5. Flame Violet propagation by plant division

Requirements

• Hand gloves to protect your hands


• Clean, sharp pair of scissors or knife


• 6-10 inches pots


• African Violet potting mix


• Clear polythene or plastic bag


• Watering can and clean water

Episcia cupreata propagation by plant division

1. Water the Episcia cupreata Plant thoroughly at least 1 day before to make it easier to divide and also hasten establishment. A well hydrated plant suffers less shock and takes a shorter time to take root.


2. Slip the plant out of its pot and carefully divide it into sections by pulling apart the roots. Ensure each section has adequate roots to hasten establishment.


3. Select a 6 or 8 inches pot and ensure that the pot has a drainage hole to prevent the soil from getting soggy as it can lead to rotting.


4. Fill the pot with the African Violet potting mix and moisten the soil slightly. Make a hole in the center of the pot and make sure that the hole is slightly wider than the root base of the section.


5. Place the section in the previously made hole and lightly firm the soil around the base while taking care not to bury it too deep; maintain the section at the same soil level it was in the previous pot.


6. Water the soil thoroughly until the water comes out through the drainage hole and place the set up in a warm, brightly-lit place away from direct sunlight.


7. Cover the set up with the clear polythene sheet or plastic bag to enhance establishment.


8. Maintain the soil moist until the new plants are well established. Over a period of two weeks, gradually remove the clear polythene or plastic bag to acclimate the new plants to ordinary growing conditions after which you can begin routine care.

Flame Violet Plant Care

Flame Violet Plant performs best in bright indirect light, average warmth of 15-27⁰C, humidity of 60-70% and consistently moist, rich, well-drained, African Violet potting mix coupled with fortnightly feeding during the growing season. Read more on how to grow and care for Flame Violet (Episcia cupreata).

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