Nematanthus

Nematanthusstriatus

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nematanthus (nee-ma-TAN-thus)
Species
striatus (stree-AH-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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