Nematanthus, Clog Plant, Goldfish Plant, Guppy Plant
Nematanthusgregarius 'Black Magic'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By tip layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed