hairy columnea

Grow in pots or hanging baskets of open, humus-rich compost in bright filtered or indirect light. Mist regularly with tepid soft water to maintain high humidity. When in growth water freely but carefully with soft water and apply a quarter-strength, high potash liquid fertiliser at each watering. Water sparingly in winter. To maintain vigour, propagate every 2-3 years

See pruning group 11

Propagate by softwood cuttings

May be susceptible to mealybugs, cyclamen mites and aphids

May be susceptible to root and stem rots if overwatered