Use these instructions to care for an Columnea. This guide will tell you how to water an Columnea; its light, temperature, humidity preferences and any additional care it might need to help it grow.
Your goldfish plant will do best in a bright indirect light location to encourage maximum flowering. In fact, your plant would love 10 hours a day of sunlight coming from an east-facing window. However, it can grow leggy and lose blooms in lower light.
Water your goldfish plant when the soil volume is 50% dry while never allowing it to completely dry out. You can water your plant generously, which promotes blooming, but do not allow standing water or soggy soil.
Your goldfish plant will do well in a mild to moderately humid environment. Add a pebble tray, or place a humidifier nearby if the air gets dry. Also, you can mist your plant with room-temperature water.
Your goldfish plant will do best in temperatures between 65-85°F. Place your plant away from drafts and vents.
For best results, use a liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half the recommended strength on a weekly basis during the spring and summer. Never apply fertilizer to dry soil. Always make sure the soil is damp before feeding your plant. You can also use controlled-release pellets.
This plant is non-toxic to pets and humans.
Prune back your plant often to encourage new blooms!
Columnea plants with their lush, cascading vines and glossy leaves, make for wonderful indoor plants. With the ability to grow unique and beautiful blooms, these plants will add a pop of color to your plant collection. Place your plant in a hanging pot near a window and it will be happy for many years to come.
The columnea plant is native to Central America. It thrives in warmer temperatures and a lot of bright indirect light. The brighter the light, the more likely it is to bloom, but avoid direct sunlight. Boosting humidity and watering when the soil volume is 50% dry will help keep it happy and blooming!
The columnea is a relative of the well-loved African violet.
