How to Grow and Care for Flame violet

Flame violet, also known as Silver Skies, Chocolate Soldier, Copper Leaf, Pansy Violet, Fire-flame Plant

Flame violet is a tropical foliage plant favored for its decorative leaves. Key care points include ensuring high humidity and indirect, bright light to maintain vibrant foliage. Overwatering is a common pitfall, so flame violet requires well-draining soil and careful monitoring of soil moisture. These considerations make flame violet an easy-to-care-for plant, suitable for both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Flame violet

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	10-12

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Flame violet is a stoloniferous herb that thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining substrate. It boasts distinctive decussate foliage—leaves arranged in opposite pairs along the stem—with pale midribs and purple undersides. The stems are stolon-like, aiding in the spread of the plant, and covered with fine hairs. Its signature funnel-shaped flowers emerge solitary, showcasing vibrant red to orange hues. A variety of cultivars offer an array of leaf and flower colors to entice plant enthusiasts.