Columnea calotricha
Columnea calotricha
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | French Guiana | Guatemala | Panamá | Suriname
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus:
- Columnea
- Species:
- Columnea calotricha
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Very fine dust-like seeds require light for germination and should not be covered. High humidity essential for success.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI