Columnea 'Lava Flow'
Also Known As
- Columnea x 'Lava Flow'
- Lava Flow Columnea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Columnea 'Lava Flow' plant details
Columnea 'Lava Flow' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Columnea 'Lava Flow'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: gesneriaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange, 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 'Lava Flow'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Columneas make excellent hanging baskets because of their trailing habit and 'Lava Flow' has a reputation as one of the best. Its everblooming, large, red-orange flowers have brilliant yellow streaks and the flowers stand out from the foliage. 'Lava Flow' has fuzzy foliage and is fairly fast growing so it creates a beautiful hanging basket. Grow this shade-loving gesneriad in an east, west or north window.
Gardening facts about Columnea 'Lava Flow' plant
How to Grow Columnea 'Lava Flow'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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