Botanical Name: Nematanthus gregarius (Alloplectus nummularia)
Common Name: Goldfish plant
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape arching, spreading multi-branched plant becoming dense and somewhat woody with age
Height to 12"
Spread to 24"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure in/outdoor prefers shaded, protected conditions outdoors
Soil prefers a rich, peat-based potting soil
Hardiness tender outdoors, needs bright light and humidity indoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves simple pinnate, broadly elliptical leaves to 1-1/4" long, dark glossy and leathery above, paler beneath, oppositely arranged
Flowers orange to orange-red, tubular flowers which puff open to a swollen looking “mouth” which gives it its name
Fruit small inconspicuous capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings; root easily
 
Usage:
excellent hanging basket plant for protected patios or bright indoor spaces; provides long blooming season from spring through fall
 
Landscape Care:
Watering need regular watering, but can be allowed to become quite dry between waterings
Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer, low nitrogen for bloom
Pruning head back occasionally to control size and shape
Pests/Diseases aphids, mealybugs
Special Conditions/Other plants bloom best when somewhat potbound
 
Origin: Mexico through Central America
Family: Gesneriaceae

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