Learn how to care for your green friend

Goldfish Plant

Nematanthus gregarius

Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety

Meet your green friend.

Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus gregarius) has a creeping growth form. Flower colours recorded: orange.

A space where it can thrive

Growth habit: creeping. Indoor conditions and winter outdoor hardiness are different; use the light and moisture advice for your growing space.

Ask about availability

Availability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.

Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: KENPEI · Source · CC0 1.0.

Indoor hanging plant

Growing in a hanging basket

Provide bright indirect light and warmth. Water when the surface begins to dry and allow full drainage; avoid prolonged soggy roots.

Use a container with drainage and a secure support rated for its fully watered weight. Check moisture at the root ball and empty collected drainage water.

Studio basket illustration. Colours, growth, basket size and availability vary.

Hanging basket care reference
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Your care routine

Light

Use bright filtered light rather than prolonged direct sun.

Watering

Use soft water and maintain drainage.

Soil & drainage

A peat-free potting compost is recommended.

Outdoor hardiness

Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 10b, 11a, 11b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.

Through the seasons

Reported flowering season: summer. Bloom timing varies with climate and cultivar.

Pets & little ones

This record does not provide a toxicity assessment. That does not establish safety for people or pets; do not ingest plant material.

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Care references

Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.