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Nematanthus wettsteinii

Nematanthus wettsteinii is beautiful little trailing species. The thick, oval leaves are a dark forest green. It has a bushy growth habit and will eventually trail over the edge of the pot or hanging basket. The dark green leaves are thick and very glossy. The flowers are produced in the leaf axils and look like bright orange guppies swimming in a sea of dark green foliage. In fact, a common name for this plant is “Guppie Plant”. Another common name is “Candy Corn Plant” because of the orange flowers. This little treasure is native to Central and South America, but grows well in a bright window with strong filtered sunlight. Keep it away from cold drafts and water with room temperature water during cold months.

Care of Nematanthus wettsteinii:
Shade to filtered sun, temp. 50 to 95 degrees, 8 to 10 in. tall, allow getting slightly dry between waterings.

Family: Gesneriaceae

This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.

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