The Columnea Plant, commonly known as the goldfish plant, is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The Columnea Plant is ideal for adding a vertical element of greenery in smaller spaces - Let it hang, trail or climb - the options are endless.
Artificial Columnea Plant

The Artificial Columnea has it all! This stunning plant comes preset in a white, ceramic vase ready to be styled in your favourite decorative pot. Featuring long, cascading stems with delicate leaves that create a lush and flowing look. This plant is ready to style on shelves, benches or side tables, adding a touch of greenery to any space without the maintanence.
Ideal for homes, offices, or commercial spaces. The Plants Project promises the highest quality and most lifelike artificial plants and trees that both look and feel real.
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Why we love our Artificial Columnea Plant
Our Columnea Plant features long, cascading stems with delicate leaves that create a lush and flowing look that is ready to style on shelves, benches or side tables.
What’s the best way to style this plant?
Suggested Pots
Our Columnea Plant comes pre-potted in a ceramic vase ready to be styled with your favourite decorative pot.
Complimentary Plants
Our Columnea Plant has impressive cascading leaves, so we love to style it in a trio of plants with complimentary leaves. We love to pair it with our trailing plants, like our eucalyptus hanging bush or Fittonia Bush.
Ideal Location
A stunning and detailed artificial plant, we recommend placing our Faux Columnea Plant somewhere it can be seen and admired. We like window ledges, desks, bookshelves.
Further Recommendations
If you are still unsure how you would style this plant, you can email us photos of your space to hello@theplantsproject.com.au and we can send you a mock up with pot and plant recommendations.
Dimensions
The approximate size of this plant is 80cm in width and 70cm in length.
Ideal Decorative Pot Size
We recommend a pot 15cm height and 15cm wide. We have spent time curating our recommended pots for these plants below. Simply add your selection and you’re good to go.
Why choose artificial?
Be it low light, busy schedules, small children, or curious pets, many of our customers have restrictions that make caring for live plants a hassle or unwanted challenge. Faux plants give them the ability to bring greenery and joy into their space, minus the headaches.
• Pet-friendly and allergy free
• Save time and money with no maintenance greenery
• Hyper Realistic & Amazing Quality
• Sick of dying plants? You can have a greenery-filled life, no green thumb required!
• Bring Life to Any Space
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Where is the Columnea Plant Native to?
What material is the Columnea Plant made of?
As with all our artificial plants, our Columnea Plants are crafted using high-grade fabrics, polyesters, and polymers to create the most realistic-looking and durable faux plants. This meticulous approach ensures that each plant not only visually complements your space but also withstands the test of time. The use of advanced materials allows for intricate detailing in each leaf and branch, resulting in a product that looks stunningly real from any angle. These high-quality components not only contribute to the lifelike appearance of our plants but also make them easy to clean and maintain, ideal for both residential and commercial spaces.
Which rooms would Columnea Plants be best suited for?
Columnea Plants are incredibly versatile and easily elevate the look and feel of any room they are placed in. While a real Columnea Plant must be placed carefully to ensure ample light, with a faux option, you have the freedom to place one wherever you like.
From bedrooms to bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms and more, our Columnea Plants are well-suited to every room of your home or office.Does the Columnea Plants come with a pot?
Yes, the Columnea Plant comes in a ceramic vase but we suggest styling it with one of our decorative pots.
Is the Columnea Plant suitable for indoor or outdoor use?
While some of our plants are designed for outdoor use and can withstand damage caused by UV rays and exposure to weather, our Columnea Plant is exclusively for indoor use. Its materials and design are optimised for the controlled environments found inside homes and offices, ensuring it maintains its aesthetic appeal without the need for sunlight or water. Crafted with delicate materials that thrive in environments away from direct sunlight and varying weather conditions, it's ideal for decorating spaces inside your home or business.
How do I clean and maintain my Columnea Plant?
While cleaning your artificial Columnea Plant is designed to need very little upkeep, some basic maintenance can help it remain fresh and vibrant looking. Typically, this just means dusting the leaves using either a cloth or wiping them down with some warm soapy water, being careful not to saturate the plant. If using water, you can either leave your plant to air dry or polish the leaves dry with a fresh cloth. Additionally, this plant's hardiness allows it to withstand light scrubbing to remove any dust, which helps maintain its pristine condition over time.
How long will my artificial Columnea Plant last?
If kept indoors and out of bright, direct sunlight your fake Columnea Plant can last for many years. Regular dusting of the leaves and minimising UV exposure will help to avoid staining, fading and other damage, aiding in extending the longevity of your plants.
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