Nematanthus gregarius

Scientific name

Nematanthus gregarius

General description

Nematanthus gregarius , also known as the Goldfish Plant, is a houseplant with a trailing or spreading habit and small, fleshy, glossy, dark green leaves. It is distinguished by its bright orange tubular flowers, resembling small fish, which add a colorful and playful touch to the plant.

Origin

Native to Brazil, this plant grows naturally in tropical rainforests where it adopts an epiphytic or semi-epiphytic habit.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light; the better the light, the more abundant the flowering will be.
• Watering : Keep the substrate slightly moist; water when the top of the soil begins to dry out; avoid waterlogging.
• Humidity : Prefers high ambient humidity, although it tolerates moderately dry air.
• Temperature : between approximately 18 and 27°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C.
• Substrate : light mix, rich in organic matter and well-draining, suitable for epiphytic plants.

Special advice

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense growth and maintain a beautiful shape.
• Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a diluted balanced fertilizer to stimulate flowering and foliage.
• Remove faded flowers to extend the flowering period.
• Non-toxic plant, safe for pets.