Nematanthus strigillosus
GOLDFISH PLANT, GUPPY PLANT
Gesneriaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Alloplectus glaber, A. scabridus, Columnea hirsuta, C. martiana, C. scabrida, C. strigillosa, Hypocyrta glabra, H. hirsuta, H. scabrida, H. strigillosa, Nematanthus hirsutus, Orobanchia radicans

Other Common Names: Pouch Flower

 
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Nematanthus strigillosus
GOLDFISH PLANT, GUPPY PLANT
Gesneriaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, window box, hanging basket, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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