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Columnea minor 4" pot


(Gesnariaceae) Dainty trailing plant with fuzzy leaves and wiry stems.  Very interesting tubular flowers add more interest.  Does well indoors in a bright (not direct sun) window and is excellent in a terrarium or vivarium. It is reputed to hate hot weather, but it will mostly be grown indoors in a controlled enviroment.

(Gesneriaceae) 

Light: Grown indoors it thrives on a north or east windowsill.  West or southern exposures will be fine as long as it is pulled back out of direct sun.

Water: Moderate.  Evenly moist, but not soaking.

Soil: All-purpose potting soil supplemented with some pumice or perlite.

Fertilizer: All-purpose.  A bloom booster fertilizer might help stimulate blooming.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 12.  Must be protected from frost, but will mostly be grown as a houseplant.




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