Columnea 'Broget Stavanger' (v)

Grow under glass in a loam-free compost in bright filtered light with protection from strong sun. Mist regularly with soft, tepid water to maintain high humidity. In the growing season water freely but carefully with soft water and apply quarter-strength, high potash liquid fertiliser at each watering. Water sparingly in winter and avoid wetting the foliage

No pruning required

Propagate by root tip cuttings with bottom heat in spring

May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and cyclamen mites

Generally disease-free but overwatering may encourage root and stem rots