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Nematanthus striatus

Also Known As

  • Nematanthus striatis

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Nematanthus striatus plant details

Nematanthus striatus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter burgundy and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nematanthus striatus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: burgundy and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: epiphyte, long-blooming, rare, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nematanthus striatus

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If I had no pictures of this easy to grow, super-rare, super-weird epiphyte, I would tell you that the flowers look exactly like an animated “Looney Toons” baby duckling that has just had an unfortunate experience with an “ACME” exploding joke cigar, but we DO have pictures, so you can interpret for yourself what you think these strange, 1” wide fuzzy, maroon & yellow flowers resemble! All this evergreen, succulent leaved, Brazilian gesneriad needs to thrive is freely draining soil of average richness, & part shade. It has shown exceptional cold tolerance here in USDA Zone 9 - we grow it with some protection next to other plants that withered when faced with 20 °F temperatures, but it didn’t flinch! It has been blooming on & off the whole year through, as well! In its native habitat, this species grows on the trunks of trees, but it would be equally happy in a pot. It has an upright, branching habit, 2’ wide, & 1.5’ tall, so a hanging basket isn’t necessary. Let the soil dry between waterings!

Gardening facts about Nematanthus striatus plant

How to Grow Nematanthus striatus

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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