Hirt's Flying Goldfish Plant - Columnea crassifolia - Blooms Frequently - 4" Pot

C. crassifolia, known also as Flying Goldfish plant, is an upright clump shrub Native to Mexico and Guatemala. The plant has long, elliptic, hairy leaves and dark orange-red flowers that bloom in spring. All Columea species like bright light without direct sunlight. You can place it next to the window away from direct sunlight, heat sources (fireplace, radiator) and drafts. Water your plant when the potting mix starts to dry to the touch. In short, you can water 2-3 times a week in summer and water less often in winter (about 1 time a week). Like many tropical plants, Columnea needs a temperature ranged between 15 and 28 ° C and high humidity (50%). If you are growing your Columnea in a container on a pedestal, you can place it on a bed of clay balls with a little water at the bottom, which will evaporate and humidify the air surrounding the plant.