Description

Goldfish Plant (Columnea nematanthus)shaped flowers creates a truly unique conversation piece!

This charming tropical epiphyte is a showstopper, named for its unusual, waxy orange flowers that look exactly like tiny leaping goldfish. With its arching stems and small, thick, dark green leaves, it is a perfect candidate for a hanging basket or a high shelf in your "Microtopia." When it blooms, the contrast between the glossy foliage and the bright aquatic-shaped flowers creates a truly unique conversation piece.

Quick Care Guide: Goldfish Plant

☀️ Light: Bright Indirect Light To trigger those iconic "goldfish" blooms, this plant needs plenty of bright, filtered light. A spot near a north or east-facing window is ideal. Avoid the direct midday Florida sun, which can scorch the leaves and cause the plant to drop its buds.

💧 Water: The "Surface-Dry" Method During the growing season, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Allow only the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. In the winter, you can let it dry out a bit more. Like your Alocasias, it is sensitive to the minerals in tap water, so filtered or rainwater is best.

🌴 Humidity: High Humidity This plant is a rainforest native and craves the natural humidity of Wesley Chapel! It thrives in 50% humidity or higher. If the air is too dry, it may drop its leaves. It will love being grouped with your ferns or hanging in a bright, humid porch area.

🐾 Toxicity: Pet Safe Great news for your pet-friendly shop! The Goldfish Plant is non-toxic to cats and dogs. It’s a safe, trailing option for homes with curious furry friends who might try to "catch" the hanging flowers.

Available for local pick up at nursery or shipping.