Episcia Cupreata House Plant Care 101 🌿 | A girl with a garden

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Update: I am aware that I was incorrectly pronouncing Episcia wrong. Thank goodness this video isn’t about how to pronounce the word EPISCIA 😉. Also just to clarify since there has been some confusion😆. I am not a “Expert” in the genus of Episcia nor did I even mention it in my video. I am just sharing with you what works for me as I have been growing these plants for years. If this video isn’t helpful don’t worry I’m just a click away from one that might be more of your liking. That’s the great thing about KZbin…you have options 😆🌿.

[@Winstonsmom]

I have one of these I got from a friend. I’ve been growing it by trial and error. Hates direct sun. Learned that the hard way! When I put it under a grow light it just took off. The leaves are huge and lush. It’s probably my favorite plant now. So responsive. In a strange way, it feels more alive than some of my other plants.

[@momorudi]

Very good explanation! Structured, on point, short yet detailed. Love it!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Thank you so much💚🌿

[@toomuch6373]

I like your projection of your voice. So clear. Thanks for sharing. I love it.

[@palmahribckova9368]

Thank you! Very nice flower and an excellent explanation!

[@kathihutton7173]

I just got my first Episcia a few days ago. It looked so much like an African violet I felt I would be able to grow it. Sadly, the person in the plant store didn’t know anything about it, but my plant sister put me on the right track. Your video was just what I needed to learn about my new plant. Thank you - I will be subscribing to your channel.

[@toomuch6373]

Hi, I enjoy watching your Episcia video. I myself is trying to grow them. Rightnow, I have three varieties. Hopefully, they all thrive.

[@tejaswininepali9557]

Thank you so much for this video, I got this plant and was searching some information regarding this. You present things to the point, and very clear. Love from Nepal.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Tejaswini Nepali Thank you so much 💚🌿! So glad to know you found my video and information helpful 😁!!

[@belmiromunck23ag18]

Suas plantinhas estão muito lindas parabéns pelo carinho com elas que Deus abençoe sempre suas plantinhas

[@carmenwhitehead]

I've never seen this plant before, but it's absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing Javeness, hope you're well.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Carmen Whitehead thank you💚 I am doing great hope you are as well!! Ya these aren’t as popular anymore. They are however real big in the African violet community. There’s a whole Gesneriad society that I leaned about last spring 😉...but they are hard to find in plant store sometimes.

[@mslove2203]

New to plants, I just received 2 of these but they had no cards. Finally figured out what they were after 2 days. Hopefully I can keep it alive. Yours are beautiful!

[@Coolkids1470]

Hello from Guam. Thank you for this video. I just got this plant and have already noticed it does not like too much sunlight. Your plant is so beautiful. Thanks again for the tips!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Ann-Marie Balajadia Hello there 💚🌿! I have a good friend that lives there in Guam😉 and I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 💚

[@SoloNanayniAen]

New subs here. Very informative video. My friend gave Episcia to me last week and through your vid, I am hoping it will grow lush and bloom with flowers over time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge about this plant.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there and welcome to the plant fam 😃🌿. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@FoundinTransit]

Thank you very much for this informative video. I had two varieties of these when I didn’t know their names or anything AT ALL about them in Ghana. Now I know the name, and bought one two weeks ago. I’m so excited to have one again so I wanted to know exactly how to look after it so thrives!!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are so welcome!

[@jongalt9038]

Beautiful plants- beautiful house!🌿 Great instruct here J!!!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Jon Galt thank you💚...I tried to be as informative as I could with these plants. Hope it gains more interest 😉🌿!!

[@jongalt9038]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Well it was great. Its just even with myself I shy away from "plant hauls". I mean, "The Roadrunner" could go buy plants and film it. But what you did is harder and takes longer! Yet, folks are starved for knowledge and your vids- even the one where you made shelves and hangy things- count as 'how to'. Just pick a category as you have time and category of interest at a time and you will succeed! Even with my lesser knowledge I could do this and outrate some of the flash in the pan plant start up sites where they go buy a zillion plants and then - nothing. (It means their plants all perished I guess!) But I do animal rescue and support animal shelters. With my church we have a homeless ministry where we take care of needy in south Atlanta every Monday and Tuesday. The shelter is in Greece, near where I was stationed in the usaf years ago. Here is a cute video to Takis Shelter on Crete in Greece! Stay sweet, Jay!!!🌿 "Funny stray dogs - Life is sweet in the shelter - Takis Shelter - Wooly Bully" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJOWgZd3ZqyXm80

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Jon Galt I really enjoy reading your comments and plant chatting with you 💚🌿! I try to help the viewers and spread the joy of plants in hopes to influence them to add a little more green into their life 🌿. That is so amazing to hear the things you are doing. One day I hope to be as active in the community such as yourself. I would luv to get involved with helping to preserve wildlife. There’s so much I want to do but never enough time. However it’s on my list and it’s a goal💚... can’t wait to be able to achieve that goal oneday 😉!

[@jongalt9038]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Ha! To me you are doing 'greatness' already!!!🌿💖🌿

[@batsbolles]

Thank you, AGWAG! I learned a lot from your video and am now super excited about my EC.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are very welcome and I’m so glad you found this video helpful 💚🌿

[@belmiromunck23ag18]

Suas plantinhas estão muito lindas parabéns pelo carinho com elas que Deus abençoe sempre 🙏

[@frograo]

Wil they do well in tall or short pots? Thanks fr the info😊

[@navdeepkaur_3]

Just loved your video ………… very well explained in detail

[@dawnmontagano]

I have 2 baby Episcia plants right now and they seem to be growing well. Hopefully one day they will be as big and beautiful as yours!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Dawn Montagano that’s awesome 💚...wish more places would sell these! They are great house plants. To get them larger be sure to size up the pots in the spring.

[@dawnmontagano]

@@aGirlwithaGarden they can be hard to find. I just got mine online from www.joshsfrogs.com and they were only $4.99 each. They are still small but one has already flowered.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Dawn Montagano oh yeah I’ve heard of them 😉. I haven’t bought from them yet. I went to Lowe’s the other day and found a 9in hanging basket of an Episcia and I was so surprised. First time I’ve seen Lowe’s carry!

[@estelagaylo7350]

Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@ceebeeeebee]

I am floored you're able to grow these so beautiful and lush in the open air. The only ones I've been able to keep happy are the ones in my biorb! I'm so jealous because I looooooove them.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Elyssa S-A Ya I’ve seen people growing these in t terrariums. I don’t find it that hard to grow. There are some cultivars that need more humidity I find and I haven’t been able to grow those well but these ones that I have seem to be easier 😉 to care for.

[@kval1015]

I just ordered a pink and purple variety of these, I can't wait to see them in person!

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Kimberly Valentine that’s awesome 💚!!

[@conchyruiz2073]

Hi Kimberly, could you please let me know from where did you order those plants. I live in California and having a hard time to find them here. Thanks

[@kval1015]

@@conchyruiz2073 I'm a member of a Facebook Group called Plant Purge USA. I ordered them from a seller on there, and honestly I have not ever seen them in stores near me either. You can reach out to the seller on her Facebook page (no spaces in the name), TheSucculentCoven, her name is Ayla. She still had different varieties available during her last sale chocolate, all green and pink! She's honestly one of my favorite sellers to order from. She ships from PA on the East Coast, but she packages her plants so well, I don't think you would have any issue! If you reach out to her, let her know I sent you :-)

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Conchy Ruiz you can also check out Stevesleaves.com they sometimes have a selection in stock.

[@carmencruz6971]

Beuatful thank you for information very helpful.. 🌿🌸🌿🌹🌿🐞🌿🌽🌿

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are welcome 🌿!!

[@arisdobla2774]

Straight to the point! Amazing 👏

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Thank you 💚! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@TheMillennialPlantDad]

I just got one. Thanks for this video. Your plants are beautiful ❤️

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Awesome! Thank you💚!

[@maryloucano632]

Your presentation, comments are very pleasant and informative. I have jusr purchased a episcia, so wish me luck. A friend who had a nursery could never maintain one so I am nervous. She has a vast collection of African Violets?

[@gardenph.9929]

Done subscribe po... thanks to your video for sharing is...more power Godbless po..also love planting here

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Thank you so much and so glad that you enjoyed the video 🌺

[@Triptomygarden]

Very useful. Nice presentation👍👍

[@pennylacroix633]

Great in skylights as the then grow up before falling. Great for sky lightqs

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

@@pennylacroix633 they are beautiful plants 🌺

[@Stumpybear7640]

Thanks Javaness, lovely plants xxx

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Linda Wiseman you are welcome 😉 and thank you so much 💚🌿

[@Kim-addie1]

I have a tone one and the leave are drying up. I water it on time and it’s in bright direct light. Mine has purple flowers. Help please

[@shellyfoster1995]

I love episcia.

[@zuzisgalley]

I also have one of those episcia, it was full when I bought them but now I overwatered them hope the roots still okay.

[@blr398]

So I ordered my 1st one it’s beautiful! It’s in a 4 inch pot, do you recommend reporting into something that will hold more moisture? Also, I want it to hang.. what is your set up? Pot within a pot? I currently have 4 in glazed ceramic pots with attached saucers 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Brenda Rios Hello there 💚! You can repot it with soil made for African violets plants since they are in the same family. I have mine growing in hanging plastic baskets that has an attached catch saucer at the bottom.

[@ssisssis-ok8hb]

Ok I think i need a part 2 of this video since mine is staring to die I need more infooooooo My plant is starting to brown how do I prevent this or stop it from browning?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Oh no sorry to hear that your plant isn't doing well. The browning can be caused by a number of things. When I've experienced leaf browning it was normal due to lack of water. These don't do too well if they go too long without watering. Leaves will shrive up and turn brown and crispy.

[@pafcaf]

Great Video! Does diligent pruning of the runners help keep the top of the plant lush?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

I run into that issue too with the top of the plant not as lush. What I do... is just plant the runners back into the top of the plant😉🌿 .

[@christybeasleychannel7055]

I have this plants from my mum easy to grow and easy to care I love this plants nice infront the door

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Christy Tapinit these are lovely plants to grow. It’s to bad not more people are growing them.

[@AllGreenThings4975]

Thanks for a very informative video 💕 it thanks for sharing I will try soon god bless

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Glad you found the video helpful 🌿💚!!

[@Sunshine-hv5ls]

Thank you for this video! Such great information :) 💞 I didn’t know how to pronounce episcia either ;) lol

[@syeedajechols]

Thank you! This was helpful 😀

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are very welcome 🌿😁

[@camone62]

Thanks for the info

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are welcome! Glad you found the video helpful 😉🌿

[@jeaniebarocio2979]

I always love when you post this beauty in your IG stories, Jay! ... tons of great info! Now...to FIND one... haha ;-)

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Jeanie Barocio thank Gurl 💚!! I’m going to have to prune them back soon 😉. They are getting quite long.

[@jeaniebarocio2979]

@@aGirlwithaGarden You know what that means!! More propagations!! YAYY

[@marytsaab]

I never heard of this plant until yours.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Mary Chang they used to be very popular. They are very common in the African violet community 😉. I don’t grow those but I know lots of people luv them too 💚!

[@aerin527]

Thank for info very helpful 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Aerin you are welcome 💚🌿 glad you found the video helpful 😉!!

[@kelliebates7643]

Ive killed my flame violet, i still have the roots, is there anyway to bring it back?? The root doesnt feel mushy

[@psycho_logical8652]

I'm surprised it doesn't like sun because I got my cuttings from my neighbors who hang them outside and hers are so beautiful and so bushy

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

They don't like direct sunlight. These plants are great for those whom don't have the greatest lighting in their homes as they can still grow in low light conditions. However providing bright indirect lighting will help them to flourish 🌺🌿.

[@rowenasadio8330]

Hi,can I use soilless mixture

[@RobertGrillo]

Good video. I started noticing a few of the bottom leaves of my small episcia going limp as I have seen with my African violets. Is this a sign that something is off with its conditions that I can change or is this a natural process?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there 🌿 the older leaves do eventually die it is a normal process as I have seen with my Episcia as well.

[@RobertGrillo]

@@aGirlwithaGarden thank you!

[@dubovsimp]

my plant's leaves are really dry and crispy and the tips are turning brown as well 😭 is there anything i can do to make it look healthy? your response is highly appreciated

[@juliannalapuz1565]

How do you apply the 14-14-14 fertilizer?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

To apply the slow-release fertilizer you just sprinkle it on top of the soil like sprinkles on ice cream 😉🌿

[@tinkergarden580]

Where are you getting your plants so beautiful?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Florianne Bantug Thank you so much! I had had a hard time finding Episcia. They aren’t often sold here locally in plant stores but I bought mine from a plant show near me last spring. Sometimes you can find these at Lowe’s

[@tinkergarden580]

@@aGirlwithaGarden salamat

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Florianne Bantug you are very welcome 💚

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Very beautiful, now I must have it. Lol

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Chrystal Sabin Thank you💚! I hope you find one 😉 these are so easy to grow

[@nancydabon8116]

Thank you sharing

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

You are welcome 💚! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@tamekahill2826]

Great tips I noticed your is near the humidifier.You said don't mist them.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Tameka Hill yes it’s near the humidifier but the foliage doesn’t get wet. You don’t want water to sit on the leaves. Misting the leaves can put water droplets on the foliage if you are spraying to close or if your spray bottle is more of a spray bottle rather then an actually mister. Hope that makes sense 😉🌿

[@tamekahill2826]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Okay thanks you

[@eliarodriguez5161]

Great info❤️

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Elia Rodriguez thank you very much 💚🌿!

[@christianignacio1268]

Do you plant bromeliads? They're so beautiful too😊💙

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Christian Ignacio at first I didn’t really care for them but I have grown a small interest in them. I currently have one 😉🌿 growing. They can be quite beautiful when planted in your landscaping.

[@tangadsangig]

Hi! I'm planning to put this outdoors in an area with 1 hr direct sun. Do you think it will survive?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there 🌿 if the direct sun that it’s getting isn’t the during the hottest part of the day it should do ok.

[@k.m.stirpitz9403]

Thanks for this video! Did you just poke the stem that you cut back into the pot and it will grow?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there 🌿. Glad you found the video helpful 😁. To answer your question yes I just planted the cutting back into the soil. They do take just be sure to keep that top section where the new plant is potted watered and moist otherwise the cutting can dry up.

[@k.m.stirpitz9403]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Got it! Thank you so much ;)

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

@@k.m.stirpitz9403 you’re welcome 😁... anytime 🌿

[@k.m.stirpitz9403]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Hi Javeness, one more question - what do you do with the blooms that have died? Do you remove them?

[@gracacarvalho3917]

Gostei porque mostrou o fertilizante , vou comprar. 14.14.14, obregada Deus abençoa

[@nanpaola01]

I have 2 baby plants of these, but I was watering them and accidentally put some water on their leafs, and I think because of that they arent growing correctly, can you help me please???

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your plants. How are they doing now?

[@nanpaola01]

@@aGirlwithaGarden I read a lot about the plant, and I just remove some brown leafs and put them in shade, with only 1 hour of sun in the morning and now they have baby leafs so i guess they are better, thankyou for asking❤️

[@jennyfebrio8950]

Mine has leaves that is not crispy anymore. It was thriving outside before, getting rained and sun. But one time, I sprayed it with a natural insecticide on the leaves and it happened. I dont know what to do. It looks really sad, its like it can easily be torn and im afraid it will die. Please help for some advice. Looking for some advice that's why it led me here.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there 🌿. Try removing the damage leaves and prune off any dead parts. If the stems of the plant is still firm and the roots are still healthy than don’t give up hope. The plant is still alive.

[@plantsworld7335]

Very nice

[@christianignacio1268]

Nice😊

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Christian Ignacio thank you💚🌿!!

[@rozendomendonsa5834]

Good tips

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Glad it was helpful!😉🌿

[@kalraj7821]

How can I get Episcia cupreata pink colour plant

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello there 🌿 try looking for it online.

[@alphaphichufafionse3005]

I water them everyday and i put them direct sunlight

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

With you having them in direst sunlight they will need more water. However, I do know some types will not grow well in direct sunlight.

[@alphaphichufafionse3005]

I have green and pink it flowers everyday

[@MiuMiuG]

Your plants are lovely! Not a brown or crispy leaf in sight.

[@slenderhopesmith8587]

What is a "sta-loon"? I don't believe I've ever heard that word used to describe this sort of growth pattern.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

The Episcia stolons are those small plants on the end of runners.

[@slenderhopesmith8587]

@@aGirlwithaGarden Okay. A stolon....not a staloon, right?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

@@slenderhopesmith8587 Yes correct 😉🌿

[@xandruvictorsworld03]

What insecticide do you use with this plant?

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Jeslie Jess I haven’t needed to use any insecticide on these plants as I haven’t ran into any pests. Are you experiencing pests on your Episcias?

[@jongalt9038]

You are also an education in Latin!!!🌿

[@zeteperes3315]

I'm brazilian

[@zeteperes3315]

Legend in portuguese please

[@EvelynFontanez]

Por favor Español..

[@pinkyc.villanueva9008]

Your pronunciation is espiciscia. Should be episcia. Thanks

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

😣...lol you are totally correct 🤦🏽‍♀️.. I have no idea why I kept adding an “S” after “E”...

[@giselemoreau7217]

En Français svp!!!

[@zeteperes3315]

I don't speak English

[@jericopastor8726]

Kaarte

[@judyalba9162]

Episcia not spiscia

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Lol…yes I was pronouncing it incorrectly

[@d.freier1695]

If you're going to put yourself out there as an Episcia expert please learn the correct pronunciation and maybe invest in a botanical latin dictionary. Episcia is pronounced ih-pish-ee-uh or ee-pish-ee-uh and stolon is stow-lun not stay-loon.

[@aGirlwithaGarden]

Hello D. Freier, I never mentioned in my video or in the text that I was an "Episcia Expert" so I'm sorry for the confusion. I am aware that my pronunciation was incorrect at the time. Thanks for the recommendation to the latin dictionary and thank for your input.