About
Nematanthus wettsteinii, the goldfish plant, is a trailing evergreen shrublet producing the characteristic fleshy, glossy leaves and tubular, gold-orange, goldfish-like flowers of the genus. A popular and rewarding houseplant or conservatory trailing 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 usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.