About flower, appendix I barely elicited a colleague: bright kolumneya

Hello, florists! How are you doing on the windowsills and in gardens? I share his latest discovery and extraction of the desired handle, and at the same time tell you about a very beautiful and unique plant for the home. Perhaps it will also appeal to you?

Another 2 weeks ago my colleague - Natasha - in the conversation casually boasted that the daughter has brought her beautiful flower. The name she did not know, but I heard: it is called "dragon language". I searched on the Internet, but nothing like Natasha's description I have not found. At the story seems to be over.

Until a colleague sent me to votsappe photo with the caption: "dragon language blossomed":

As soon as I saw the picture, I realized, finding unique! Firstly, even constantly looking community gardeners and related sites, I have never faced such rastyushkoy. Secondly, I really liked the contrast of rich green foliage and bright colors mysterious form. Looking at the past, I understand why Natasha's daughter called tsvetushku "dragon language".

Thirdly, the interest form: ampelnye hanging shoots with flames. Although it is a minus (I can not find the best accommodation hanging pots, think to find a stand on the windowsill) for me, it looks original... I realized I want to!

What kind of flowers and how to care for them?

It turned out that the sudden discovery - kolumneya - a member of the notorious family Gesneriaceae. And at first glance, you could not tell, though pubescent leaves as a hint...

In general, I am well acquainted with his relatives a novelty - violets, Thiede, varietal gloxinia and now achimenes. I never cease to amaze the beauty and diversity of the pious family Gesneriaceae!

Columna features:

• ampelnye. The plant shows itself in all its glory, if you give a hanging shoots fall green and red cascades or climb up support.
• Demanding of lighting. If the light is not enough, then the grower kolumneya not please many bright colors. A plant is placed under direct sunlight, suffers from the burns, and, of course, it loses its appeal. Exit - make shade in the summer months.

• The wet soil without the "swamps in the pot". Fans of violets certainly understood what it was about. We must learn to water Columna so that the soil has always been a little bit wet. Required drain: excess water will be removed from the pot. Otherwise rot, alas, can not escape.
• In the autumn and winter period it is recommended to hold Columna at least one month at a relatively cool temperature - 16 ° C. Optionally, but judging by the tips, it increases the number of buds at times!

At first, Natasha wanted me to cut the stalk after flowering only her gorgeous newcomer. But still it brought a welcome escape. Already waiting for the roots! Kolumneya liked my story? Click "Thumbs up" and subscribe to the channel! Also I recommend that you read: "March in the corner!": Domestic flower, growing well in the shade. Photo and description