Goldfish Plant

Price range: $4.99 through $24.99

The Goldfish Plant features glossy green foliage and playful orange flowers shaped like goldfish, making it a standout choice for hanging baskets and indoor displays.

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Goldfish Plant

Columnea nematanthus, Nematanthus gregarius, Hypocyrta

The Goldfish Plant is a houseplant loved for its glossy, trailing foliage and its unique, bright orange tubular flowers that resemble tiny leaping goldfish. This playful blooming habit makes it a standout in any indoor plant collection, adding vibrant color and character to shelves, windowsills, or hanging baskets.

With the right care, the Goldfish Plant rewards growers with a profusion of flowers that can appear throughout much of the year. Its cascading stems pair perfectly with tall planters or hanging displays, and light pruning helps maintain a full, compact form. Eye-catching and easy to enjoy, it’s a long-lasting favorite among indoor plant lovers.

Beyond its charm, the Goldfish Plant offers lasting appeal as a conversation piece in any home. Its whimsical blooms brighten up living spaces, while its trailing growth softens corners and shelves. A perfect choice for those who want a plant that combines playful beauty with lush greenery, the Goldfish Plant is both decorative and rewarding for growers of all levels.

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Soil Needs: Grows best in a well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter; adding perlite helps improve aeration.
Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Humidity: Thrives in higher humidity levels; occasional misting or a humidity tray is beneficial, especially in dry environments.
Fertilizing: Feed every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer at half strength.
Pruning: Pinch back leggy growth to encourage fuller, bushier plants and more flowering stems.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years in spring to refresh the soil and allow room for continued growth.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.

Sizes: HB indicates a Hanging Basket, otherwise, the plant comes in a standard nursery pot.

Plant NameGoldfish Plant
Botanical / Alternative Name(s)Columnea nematanthus, Nematanthus gregarius, Hypocyrta
Plant TypeHouseplants
Hardiness Zone(s)10, 11
Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Plant Height1' – 2' (ft)
Plant Spread1' - 3' (ft)
Spacing3' - 4' (ft)
Water NeedsAverage
Maintenance LevelAverage
Soil TypePotting Soil
Soil PHAcid, Neutral
Soil DrainageWell-Drained
Bloom ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
CharacteristicsFlowering
Garden UsesHanging Baskets, House Plant

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