Plant Profile: Nematanthus fornix

Taxonomy: Nematanthus fornix

Names

Candycorn Plant, Gold-Fish Plant, Goldfish Plant, Hypocyrta

  • Photo of Nematanthus fornix (Nematanthus fornixs)

Phonetic Spelling:nee-ma-TAN-thus FOR-niks

Genus:Nematanthus

Species:fornix

Family:Gesneriaceae

The Goldfish Plant, a member of the Gesneriaceae family, thrives in light shade and is originally from Brazil.

Nematanthus fornix Feature Summary

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Tags

#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats

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Nematanthus fornix Feature Summary

Cultural Conditions
Landscape

Nematanthus fornix Attributes

Nematanthus fornix: Country Or Region Of Origin

Brazil

Nematanthus fornix Cultural Conditions

Nematanthus fornix: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10b
thermostat
11a
thermostat
11b

Nematanthus fornix Leaves

Nematanthus fornix: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Nematanthus fornix Stem

Nematanthus fornix: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Nematanthus fornix Landscape

Nematanthus fornix: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland