Columnea aka Columnea 'Melissa'

Columnea is a genus of around 200 species of epiphytic herbs and shrubs in the family Gesneriaceae, native to the tropics of the Americas and the Caribbean. The tubular or oddly shaped flowers are usually large and brightly colored – usually red, yellow, or orange – sometimes resembling a fish in shape. A common name is flying goldfish plants (see also the related Nematanthus) due to the unusual flower shape. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus after the Latinized spelling of the name of the 16th-century Italian botanist Fabio Colonna (Latin: Fabius Columnus). A full list of the species now accepted in the genus, along with their synonyms, can be found at the World Checklist of Gesneriaceae. Columnea plants are vigorous, trailing subshrubs with branching stems that bear lustrous, dark green, oval leaves. They are commonly grown as houseplants, especially in hanging baskets or on top of shelves, where they can trail down. These plants produce scarlet tubular flowers that are about 8cm long. The flowers bloom in spring and summer and intermittently throughout the rest of the year. Columnea plants require bright light, good air circulation, and a well-drained growing medium. They are tolerant of underpotting and seem to bloom best when potbound. While most varieties are easy to grow under indoor or greenhouse conditions, some species originating from high altitudes require cooler temperatures to thrive. Many Columnea species are seasonal bloomers, but hybrids and cultivars can provide continuous blooming.