How to Care for Columnea (Goldfish Plant)
Korean name: 콜룸네아
Columnea is a trailing foliage plant with small leaves and typically red or orange flowers. It grows as a vine, making it suitable for hanging indoors. It prefers light, well-drained soil and good air circulation.
Key facts
- Category: Foliage plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Central America
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: hanging, vine, foliage plant, beginner friendly
- Also known as: Goldfish Plant
Care Guide
- Light: Place in bright indirect light.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
- Soil: Use well-draining, aerated soil.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity.
- Temperature: 18~27°C
- Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Common questions
How often should you water Columnea?
Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Columnea?
Light: Place in bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Use well-draining, aerated soil.
Is Columnea safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Columnea good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Fertiliser: Apply liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.