Clog Plant, Guppy Plant, Goldfish Plant 'Christmas Holly'

Nematanthusgregarius

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nematanthus (nee-ma-TAN-thus)
Species
gregarius (greh-GAR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
By tip layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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