Lori -

try to cool it down. It is hard to find a cold spot right now - but later when the heat will subside - you can even leave it ouside for the nights.

I think it is a seasonal memory for it - in their natural habitat they bloom after the cold period. We have a lady in our club who takes them to the unheated basement, chills them at 50-60F - and they all come to bloom.

Good luck

Irina

PS Aeschynanthus - lipstick vine - is similar in habit to columnea - and I think it will appreciate your bathroom heat and humidity better - and bloom its head off - and your columnea can be happier on the east window.

Wow! I didn't think of that! Thanks so much! I live in a brownstone on the top floor in Bklyn, NY. The hallway landing is usually the coldest in the winter and warmest in the summer of the all the landings in the building. But I am going to try putting it outdoors this late summer/early fall-- (on my fire escape)-- Thanks again!

Lori -

if you will find a cooler spot at home - it would be better - less chances for picking the bugs.

Some columneas bloom almost all the time - and some - are seasonal bloomers - so - do not despair.

Irina

thank you Irina-will do