General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches to 48 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Other: With optimum conditions can bloom year-round
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Goldfish Plant
  • Clog Plant
  • Guppy Plant

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Location: Conservatory, Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan
Date: 2018-01-26
Nematanthus gregarius - look carefully and you'll see that orange
Location: Conservatory, Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan
Date: 2018-01-26
Nematanthus gregarius - well suited for hanging baskets
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Conservatory, Hidden Lake Gardens, Michigan
Date: 2018-01-26
Gesneriaceae:  Nematanthus gregarius - in a hanging basket
Location: February 2023 | Fairfax VA
Date: 2023-02-25
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Sunriver Nursery....Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-11-11
Location: Sunriver Nursery....Orem, Utah
Date: 2011-11-11

Date: 2014-11-10

Date: 2014-11-10

Date: 2014-11-10

Date: 2014-11-10

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