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Columnea schiedeana

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Columnea (kol-LUM-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: schiedeana (skee-dee-AH-nuh) (Info)

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Chartreuse/Yellow
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Mottled
Succulent

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By MsCritterkeeper
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By CaptMicha
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By Gerris2
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By Gerris2
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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive MsCritterkeeper On Mar 23, 2005, MsCritterkeeper from The Heart of Texas, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:


I have had this columnea for over a year in a hanging basket. It was grown from a small leaf cutting and was very easily rooted.
It has a branching and spreading habit, with quite woody stems spreading horizontally from their base. It does not trail vertically.
Columnea schiedeana is a relatively easy-to-grow species.
It is an easy care plant that reqiures a deep watering and then being allowed to dry out . It blooms off and on year round .The blooms are detailed almost like stain glass .The buds appear yellow to orange in color with a darker brownish or purple outlines and as they open and the light hits the blooms you can see the stained glass apperance of the blooms. It doesn't seem to require a lot of fertilizing to get it to bloom, which makes it a plus to have in my collection.
It does not like water hitting the leaves and the water will spot the leaves at times. The blooms are not fragrant.
It is a great patio plant prefering morning sun/part shade.




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