Canarina is found in several countries of Africa but the relict
species Canarina canariensis is found only on the Canary
Islands. Many of the islands are sunny and dry, but traces of
forest remain at higher altitudes. In these Tertiary forests, in
the cloud belt, a moist and frost-free zone still exists and it
is here that Canarina grows. The growth springs from fleshy
tubers and it is annual in its duration, dying back to these in
summer. Growth can start as early as August, when small pink
shoots elongate. These eventually form a 2m plant. This can
climb or tumble according to how you grow it - in habitat it
scrambles through adjacent plants. Cultivation is best in a
large pot in a very humus-rich soil, if you want increase in
size and good flowering then do ensure that the plants do not
overheat, do not get dry and have ample humidity. In winter
ensure freedom from frost but cool, even temperatures. Finally
this is not a CITES plant - there is no record of it in the
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