columnea
Columnea microcalyx
USDA zones11 to 12
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Orange-red with yellow throat
Notes
Columnea (Columnea microcalyx) is a vine for hanging baskets, containers, and shade gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. Its orange-red flowers have a yellow throat. It stays small, with trailing stems that reach 3 to 12 inches in height and spread 12 to 18 inches.
Pairs well with Rex begonia, Mother fern, Cretan brake, and Coleus.
Native range
Costa Rica.
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