A captivating tropical species native to Ecuador, featuring an elegant growth habit adorned with uniquely narrow, lance-shaped foliage. The pendant inflorescences gracefully bear large, brilliantly structured, tubular blossoms that create a magnificent display to instantly elevate any exotic plant collection.
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Light: Medium to bright indirect light; shield the attractive foliage from direct sun exposure to avoid scorching.
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Temperature: 59–79°F (15–26°C); adapts beautifully to stable intermediate conditions within standard indoor or greenhouse setups.
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Humidity: 65–85%; high atmospheric moisture combined with constant air movement promotes pristine, healthy vegetative growth.
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Watering: Water regularly to maintain a consistently damp substrate; ensure proper drainage to prevent the roots from suffocating.
Additional Notes
Growing this medium-statured plant in an airy, moisture-retentive terrestrial mix or a hanging basket beautifully showcases its cascading stems and large, tubular flowers. Ships bare root, well established, and requires a gentle rehydration at an intermediate temperature before final potting upon arrival.