Nematanthus gregarius - Goldfish plant

The tropical goldfish plant (Columnea Gloriosa) gets its moniker from its tubular red and orange petals, which emerge in the spring and summer and resemble goldfish when in bloom. The eye-catching houseplant might look intimidating to care for, but it is worth it to enjoy the added color it brings and its unique arrangement when grown in a hanging pot.

Our Goldfish Plants come in a 13m hanging pot with a clip in saucer.

Watering- Consistent watering maintains moist but well-drained soil throughout the goldfish plant's spring-through-fall growing season. Utilize containers or hanging baskets with plenty of drainage holes to avoid soggy roots. To see if you need to water your plant, use your hand to feel the top few inches of soil. Water again once the top few inches are dry. During winter, water sparingly—just enough to keep the plant from wilting. The soil can become fairly dry during this rest period, and there will be very little new growth.

Feeding- Fertilize goldfish plants every two weeks during the growing season. Use a high-phosphate liquid fertilizer diluted to half-strength after watering the soil so it is damp.

Lighting- Goldfish plants need bright, indirect light for nine or more hours a day. Place the plant near a window that does not receive full sun exposure or use a plant lamp to achieve this lighting environment.