Houseplants

Columnea purpureovittata

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Specifications

Columnea purpureovittata (Trichantha)

Columnea purpureovittata (Trichantha) has attractive foliage consisting of bumpy, asymmetrical leaves and tubular flowers with yellow and maroon stripes. It is suitable for a riparium or a terrarium.

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flowering plant

indoor

container plant

40 cm

full light

semi sun

normal

special

Product info

The Columnea genus is named after the Italian botanist, Fabio Colomna. Columnea purpureovittata is also known as Trichantha purpureovittata.

Height:
10 cm

Width:
5 cm

Adult height:
100 cm

Adult width:
40 cm

Flower period:
All year

Temperature winter:
5 °C

Product type:
Plant

Plant type:
Flowering plant

Growth habit:
Climbing

Growth rate:
Normal

Properties:
Special

Araflora info:
Limited

Natural habitat:
South America

Altitude range:
0-1000 m

Plant care

Members of the Columnea are epiphytes - plants that grow on other plants such as trees. They require plenty of light away from direct sunlight, good air circulation and a well-drained growing medium.

Care:
Easy