Nematanthus fornix is from Brazil. The pouch shaped flowers are orange-red with a green calyx. The leaves are dark green. many of the Nematanthus are called Guppie plants because the flowers resemble tiny over feed Guppie fish. It has bushy growth habit and will trail as it get older. Water with room temperature water and keep away from cold drafts.
Care of Nematanthus fornix:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 60 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering
Family: Gesneriaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Nematanthus fornix is from Brazil. The pouch shaped flowers are orange-red with a green calyx. The leaves are dark green. many of the Nematanthus are called Guppie plants because the flowers resemble tiny over feed Guppie fish. It has bushy growth habit and will trail as it get older. Water with room temperature water and keep away from cold drafts.
Care of Nematanthus fornix:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 60 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering
Family: Gesneriaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: