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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Small gold fish shaped blooms are bronzy, yellow-gold with maroon-red stripes.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Goldfish Plant

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Location: My house plant
Date: 2018-12-17
This unique flower appeared out of orange bracts
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date: 2020-03-01

Photo by Montrealais
Location: In my garden in Kalama, Wa.
Date: 2008-09-20
  • Uploaded by Joy

Date: 2013-03-15
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