About
Nematanthus crassifolius is a trailing evergreen shrublet producing the characteristic thick, fleshy, glossy leaves and tubular, orange flowers of the genus. A rewarding houseplant or conservatory plant.
About the genus
Nematanthus, the clog plants or goldfish plants, are trailing evergreen perennials and subshrubs from tropical America with simple, fleshy leaves and solitary or clustered, tubular, often orange or red flowers in the leaf axils. Popular houseplants and conservatory plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.