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Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'

Also Known As

  • Columnea 'Prince'
  • Light Prince Goldfish Plant
  • Lipstick Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12'-18"
  • W: 2'-6'

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' plant details

Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter bronze and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Columnea 'Prince' is a variegated form of lipstick plant. This form has small white and green leaves held on hanging stems with large red tubular flowers. Plants are well rooted in 3 inch terrarium pots.
Columnea 'Light Prince' has green and white variegated leaves, blooming in winter with long apple-red tubular horned blooms resembling flying fish. A spectacular plant.

Gardening facts about Columnea hirta 'Light Prince' plant

How to Grow Columnea hirta 'Light Prince'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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