A very pretty houseplant producing an abundance of tubular flowers and attractive greyish green variegated cream foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Columnea microphylla ‘Variegata’
A very pretty houseplant producing an abundance of tubular flowers and attractive greyish green variegated cream foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Columnea |
|---|---|
| Species | microphylla |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Trailing, Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, cream |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water with rain water |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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