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    Nematanthus strigillosus

    Also Known As

    • Nematanthus strigillosa
    • Downy leaf Goldfish Plant
    • Goldfish Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 36"-48"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Nematanthus strigillosus plant details

    Nematanthus strigillosus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nematanthus strigillosus

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nematanthus strigillosus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Nematanthus strigillosus, a gesneriad with cupped elliptic leaves covered in a dense hairy down. Tubular orange-red flowers from spring thru fall. Semi-cascading growth habit.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Nematanthus strigillosus plant

    How to Grow Nematanthus strigillosus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
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    Nematanthus 'Tropicana'

    aka Goldfish Plant, Tropicana Goldfish Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Nematanthus gregarius

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
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