Nematanthus gregarius
Goldfish Plant
Nematanthus is a genus of plants within the Gesneriaceae family. They are typically epiphytes in the wild, growing from trees in tropical forests. In cultivation, they are often grown as houseplants in hanging baskets. Nematanthus gregarious is a species within the Nematanthus genus and originates from South East Brazil. It has small, thick, shiny, dark green leaves, on stems that arch outwards and can trail over. Stems can turn woody at the base and it is often referred to as a sub-shrub. It produces deep orange flowers that form a pouch-like shape resembling a goldfish, which is where it gets the common name, Goldfish Plant.
Contributed by @willitgrow
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Goldfish Plant
Latin name
Nematanthus gregarius
type
Epiphyte
family
Gesneriaceae
ph
6.1 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.40 M
Nematanthus gregarius
Nematanthus is a genus of plants within the Gesneriaceae family. They are typically epiphytes in the wild, growing from trees in tropical forests. In cultivation, they are often grown as houseplants in hanging baskets. Nematanthus gregarious is a species within the Nematanthus genus and originates from South East Brazil. It has small, thick, shiny, dark green leaves, on stems that arch outwards and can trail over. Stems can turn woody at the base and it is often referred to as a sub-shrub. It produces deep orange flowers that form a pouch-like shape resembling a goldfish, which is where it gets the common name, Goldfish Plant.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
When grown indoors pouch-shaped flowers can appear at any time through the year, although it is usual to see it in flower in late spring and early summer. The flowers are usually deep orange and look like little goldfish
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Plant in rich, moist, free-draining compost. The plant has a shallow root system, and although it needs to be kept moist all the time, waterlogging will rot the roots
Propagate by Cuttings
From Early Summer TO Late Summer
Nematanthus gregarius can be propagated by cuttings which can be taken in summer time. Cuttings should be made below a leaf node, ensuring you take the cuttings from non-flowering shoots, and keep them to approximately 10cm in length. Pop into a small pot containing a suitable potting medium which is light, airy and well draining. Avoid excessive watering until roots have formed and just keep slightly moist. Ensure humidity is kept high, either in a propagator or by covering the cuttings with a clear bag. Bottom heat can help accelerate the rooting process. Once rooted, cuttings can be potted on to a suitably sized pot to grow on.
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