Nematanthus Goldfish Plant has beautiful glossy thick leaves and blooms profusely with orange goldfish shape flowers. One of the most beautiful plants I have grown.
When young the plant grows upright. As it ages it will tend to trail. Loves a more pot bound situation, repot in spring if you feel it has outgrown it’s surroundings.
Nematanthus Goldfish Plant Propagation Cuttings
Nematanthus – Goldfish plant has to be in the category of one of my favorite plants. I have read there is over 30 species of the Nematanthus.0
I purchased around 6 cuttings awhile back not knowing anything about this plant, but I love the uniqueness , the name that to me was enough to draw my interest.
Goldfish plant originates from Brazil, Costa Rica and the southernmost regions of Mexico.
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They like bright indirect light, and I am growing my under shop lights in my basement. They also like to remain moist but honestly I water mine ever week but sometimes they do dry slightly between waterings and this appears to work for me.
Stems may grow up to 3 ft (90 cm) long if not pinched back. Moderate to high humidity
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You can propagate either from seed or cuttings. Take cuttings around 4 inches anytime in the spring and end of summer months. Grow in peat , per-lite soil mix.
Grow as a hanging basket will definitely show this plant to it’s full potential. If you have trouble with the plant not blooming try moving in a lighter location.
Planting the this goldfish plant from cuttings was easy and fun. This unique plant is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. Orange goldfish like flowers making a great conversation plant to share with others.
Video Tutorial on planting the Nematanthus Goldfish Plant Propagation Cuttings
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Happy Growing,
I am trying to root my goldfish cuttings I did exactly as you described. They look good but I see nothing. It’s been about 10 days. So could you tell me approximately how long it would take to start rooting will I only see the roots of the top like you did in the video because um I see nothing yet.
What is the time line that I should be looking for. In arizona right now it’s in the ninety’s.. And a night in the mid sixty’s. But I am attempting to root them inside Do you think I need a heating pad I haven’t tried that trick yet.
It will take longer than 10 days, I don’t remember the length of time when I grew them , but it wasn’t very long.. I did use a heating mat that probably made it quicker, just be patient it will happen.. keep the humidity up helps too.:)
Hi,
I had a Gold Fish plant for years and this year they all died. After some thought the only thing different was in the spring I put a baby lima bean plant in the same window and after a bit everyone of my plants died. They looked alive but when touched the leaves fell off. I would like to know if your company sells them, because I would like to get new plants. I rooted mine in water to reproduced and that worked fine until this year and I tried to propagate without sucess. Do you think the bean plant could of had something to do with it dying?
Thanks
Debbie
Just received three branches from a friend yesterday. They have been in water, but I don’t see any roots. They look kind of wilted. Should I try to root these as branches or cut them up. I noticed yours were all tip cutting. Will they root if they aren’t tip cuttings?
I rooted mine in soil with moist conditions.. they may perk up , give them time if not cut off the wilted part and try and reroot the rest..
no I don’t sell any at this time but possibly in the future.. thanks for checking! not sure on the bean plant.. they goldfish like to be watered well , then let them dry out completely and water again , they are succulent like and don’t require as much water.. hope that helps!
I got some slips from someone in an office. Her plant was beautiful! I had never seen one before. I am going back today to get some more slips. As far as rooting; it took close to a month before they started getting roots. So, don’t get discouraged!
easy to propagate these beauties in spring/summer. I just cut as you described and put them into pots. Water gently, every few days when they appear to dry out. Thanks for the tips.