Columnea 'Carnival'
Also Known As
- Carnival Flying Goldfish Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Columnea 'Carnival' plant details
Columnea 'Carnival' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Columnea 'Carnival'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Columnea 'Carnival'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
'Carnival's' long cascading stems are studded with bright yellow flowers with vivid red edges. Always in bloom for us, with a color that is unique for columnea, it makes a wonderful hanging basket in any bright indoor window. This vigorous grower tolerates the dryness of a home environment with ease while preferring a wet/dry cycle in the soil which is typical of these tree-dwelling epiphytes.
Gardening facts about Columnea 'Carnival' plant
How to Grow Columnea 'Carnival'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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