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Nematanthus [yellow flowers]

Also Known As

  • Nematanthus x yellow
  • Goldfish Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Nematanthus [yellow flowers] plant details

Nematanthus [yellow flowers] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nematanthus [yellow flowers]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nematanthus [yellow flowers]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large yellow lipped tubular flowers resembling goldfish. Shiny dark green ovate leaves.

Gardening facts about Nematanthus [yellow flowers] plant

How to Grow Nematanthus [yellow flowers]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Nematanthus for your garden

aka Nematanthus striatis

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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aka Goldfish Plant, Tropicana Goldfish Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
Photo of Nematanthus 'Tropicana' by Karl Gercens III
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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