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Nematanthus 'Tropicana'

Also Known As

  • Goldfish Plant
  • Tropicana Goldfish Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Nematanthus 'Tropicana' plant details

Nematanthus 'Tropicana' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, green and variegated foliage. In summer bronze and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nematanthus 'Tropicana'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nematanthus 'Tropicana'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nematanthus 'Tropicana', a member of the gesneriad family, is a easy to grow houseplant that requires very little watering. Thick bronzy green leaves producing bronze-gold flowers striped with red which are shaped like tiny goldfish. Mounding and cascading growth habit. We grow and ship in 4" pots.

Gardening facts about Nematanthus 'Tropicana' plant

How to Grow Nematanthus 'Tropicana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • bronze
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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