About
Neomortonia rosea is a trailing gesneriad from Central America producing the characteristic small, fleshy leaves and tubular, rose-pink flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a warm, humid, shaded greenhouse or conservatory.
About the genus
Neomortonia are trailing gesneriads from Central America with small, fleshy leaves and tubular, pink flowers. Grown in warm, humid, shaded greenhouses and conservatories.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toBrazil
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in epiphytic or terrestrial bromeliad compost in bright filtered light. Water freely with soft water when in growth and keep just moist in winter. Apply a low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly when in growth. May be grown outdoors in gritty, leafy soil in an open site with partial shade or grow epiphytically in a tree
PruningSever spent rosettes at the bases
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 27°C as soon as ripe, or separate offsets in spring or summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free