Nautilocalyx lynchii (Nautilus plant)

Nautilocalyx lynchii cream flower surrounded by deep maroon leaves in close up
Nautilocalyx lynchii cream tubular flower emerging from dense dark maroon foliage

Botanical name: Nautilocalyx lynchii

Common name: Nautilus plant

Family: Gesneriaceae

Origin: Colombia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Grown for its dramatic dark, glossy foliage, this species produces large yellow-white flowers on occasion.

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Nautilocalyx lynchii dark red purple leaves plant with glossy pointed foliage
Nautilocalyx lynchii leaves appear in dark purple and deep red tones
Nautilocalyx lynchii cream flower close up with tiny hairs and dark leafy background
Nautilocalyx lynchii cream flower with fuzzy texture and dew drops against dark foliage.
Nautilocalyx lynchii dark purple leaves with a small white flower close up shot
Nautilocalyx lynchii foliage with dark purple tones and a small white flower
Nautilocalyx lynchii (Nautilus plant) dark green leaves, close up view of glossy foliage plant specimen
Nautilocalyx lynchii (Nautilus plant) with textured dark green foliage and pointed leaf edges top view.


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