Goldfish Plant, Nematanthus wetteinii

FAMILY:
Gesnariaceae

ORIGIN:
Central America

CULTIVATION:
Part sun; keep the soil evenly moist; begins to trail as it ages; small, glossy foliage bearing orange flowers tipped with yellow; benefits from humidity

PROPAGATION:
Cuttings

COMMENTS:
Common name is due to the flower shape resembling a gold fish.

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