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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 6 to 8 inches
Plant Spread: 18 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Red
Other: Reddish-orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Goldfish Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Columnea microcalyx
  • Synonym: Columnea gloriosa

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Location: New Zealand
Date: 2015-09-26
Location: Wellington Botanic Gardens New Zealand
Date: 2015-09-26
Location: Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica
Location: Costa Rica

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
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