General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Reddish-orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Goldfish Plant

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Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Botanical Garden 
Date: 2017-03-26
Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Botanical Garden 
Date: 2017-03-26

Date: Fall 
My goldfish plant
Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2014-02-27
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Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2014-02-27
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Location: JBsPlants at Roblyn Farm, New Jersey
Date: 2011
Goldfish Plant
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Date: 2017-10-15

Date: 2017-10-15
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Gardens, San Diego, California                
Date: 2013-08-16
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Gardens, San Diego, California               
Date: 2013-08-16
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Gardens, San Diego, California              
Date: 2013-08-16

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