Nematanthus gregarius Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Nematanthus gregarius, or the goldfish plant, is an excellent perennial plant to grow indoors. It has tiny leaves and yellow flowers that can brighten up the atmosphere in the house. This plant is easy to care for and suitable for beginners who want to start planting. Another positive thing is that this plant belongs to the Gesneriaceae family, where this plant is very friendly to pets.
Common Name |
Goldfish Plant
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Nematanthus gregarius
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Genus
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Nematanthus
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Family
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Gesneriaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Nematanthus gregarius Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Nematanthus gregarius.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Nematanthus gregarius needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Nematanthus gregarius needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Nematanthus gregarius Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Nematanthus gregarius to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Nematanthus gregarius prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 85%. |
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Nematanthus gregarius Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Nematanthus gregarius. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Nematanthus gregarius plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Nematanthus gregarius Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Nematanthus gregarius plant. |
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Maximum Height |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Spread |
360 Inches or
10 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Nematanthus gregarius toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Nematanthus gregarius Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Nematanthus gregarius, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Nematanthus gregarius Native Region |
Find out where the Nematanthus gregarius plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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