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Nematanthus 'Bijou' - video

Gold Fish, Guppy Plant
Family: Gesneriaceae
USDA Zone: 10-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterEpiphyte plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersOrnamental foliage
Nematanthus wettsteinii fritschii Bijou
Nematanthus 'Bijou' called Goldfish Plant because its bright orange, tubular flowers look just like tiny, plump goldfish swimming through the foliage.


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Nematanthus wettsteinii x fritschii Bijou - Gold Fish

Nematanthus Bijou is a cross between N. wettsteinii x N. fritschii. The variety Bijou has extremely ornamental leaves with bright mauve underneath. Nice large pendent flowers much like N. crassifolius and N. corticola. Plants are easy to care for, drought resistant, and, with proper care, can bloom all year. The variety Bijou has extremely ornamental leaves with bright mauve underneath. Plants are easy to care for, drought-resistant, and, with proper care, can bloom all year. Tolerates filtered light, perfect houseplant!
Nematanthus (Goldfish Plant) is a genus of flowering plants of the family Gesneriaceae. All of its species are endemic to Brazil. The plant is generally an epiphyte in nature and a hanging-basket plant in cultivation.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
7 plants in stock
$39.95