Nematanthus, Clog Plant, Goldfish Plant, Guppy Plant

Nematanthusgregarius

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nematanthus (nee-ma-TAN-thus)
Species
gregarius (greh-GAR-ee-us)
Synonym
Columnea radicans
Hypocyrta radicans
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
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
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
Regional

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

Hayward, California

La Habra, California

Simi Valley, California

Deland, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

North Port, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Cumberland, Maryland

Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

Deposit, New York

Roanoke, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lanoka Harbor, NJ (Zone 7a) | April 2008 | positive

This is a lovely plant that I had it in my home for many months and gave it to a friend as a gift. It looks nice in a hanging basket ...Read More

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Hayward, CA | February 2007 | positive

Mine just came through a near record cold January freeze just fine,with no protection whatsoever.Even now two weeks later, i see no cold ...Read More

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OC, CA & Twin Lakes IA, IA (Zone 4b) | December 2004 | positive

This plant does not require much water and always has very shiny leaves. When overwintering in the house there are never pest problems.

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