How to Grow and Care for Goldfish Plants Columnea spp., Nematanthus spp.
If you love cultivating houseplants that are happy to flower indoors, be sure to put goldfish plant on your wishlist.
With eye-catching foliage, these epiphytic plants bear goldfish-shaped flowers and some of them bloom throughout the year. Even better, these houseplants love living life elevated and are perfectly suited for hanging baskets.
You may have tried growing goldfish plant before – and failed – and want to learn what may have gone wrong so you can try it again.
Or perhaps you’re new to this houseplant and are contemplating adding it to your own personal indoor jungle.
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As for me, when snowy winter weather has me stuck indoors, the bright green foliage of my goldfish plant (Nematanthus gregarius) is a welcome sight – it makes me feel like a beautiful green shrub has sprouted in my kitchen!
Without even a thought to the eye-catching blooms, I love seeing the way its foliage catches the sunlight and admiring the gorgeous shine on those waxy leaves.
If this description of my own houseplant’s foliage sounds unfamiliar to you, rest assured, there are actually many different types of goldfish plants, and while their foliage and blooms vary somewhat from species to species, luckily their care requirements are similar.
Although these houseplants have a reputation as being somewhat fussy, once you understand their needs, you’ll be able to keep them happy.
In this article you’ll learn about growing requirements such as light and water needs, what types of pests to look out for, the different species and cultivars to choose from, and even
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