Columnea linearis is a trailing gesneriad with bright orange, tubular flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it ideal for hanging ba
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-draining
50% intensity
Warm
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.
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Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering.
Prune regularly to maintain a bushy shape and encourage more flowering. Trim back leggy stems by about one-third to one-half of their length. Remove any dead or damaged foliage.
Pruning can be done anytime, but is best after flowering.
Columnea linearis is easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings and remove the lower leaves. Plant them in a well-draining potting mix, such as perlite and peat moss.
Keep the soil moist and the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.
Repot your Columnea linearis every 1-2 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend for African violets or epiphytes. Repot in spring.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Columnea Linearis (Columnea linearis) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Columnea |
| Species | Columnea linearis |
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