Columnea Species, Goldfish Plant
Columneagloriosa

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Columnea (kol-LUM-nee-uh)
Species: gloriosa (glo-ree-OH-suh)

Synonym:Columnea salmonea

Synonym:Columnea tuerckheimii

Category
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting