Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West'

Also Known As

Clog Plant
Golden West Nematanthus
Goldfish Plant
Guppy Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 36"-48"

planting zones

10a-11

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Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West' plant details

Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nematanthus gregarius 'Golden West'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

NEMANTANTHUS -Golden West is a very easy to grow trailing gesneriad with small glossy leaves and bright tubular pouch shaped flowers. They withstand hot and cold temps, along with drought and low humidity. Hummingbirds love them. The leaves are variegated cream, yellow, and light-green tinged pink. Orange pouch like flowers year-round. A great houseplant.