Columnea Species
Columnealinearis

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Columnea (kol-LUM-nee-uh)
Species: linearis (lin-AIR-iss)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting