Gold Fish Plant

The Goldfish Plant (Columnea Nematanthus) is a epiphytes, and a very popular hanging houseplant that has flowers that resemble a goldfish. This plant is native to Central and South American tropics. Due to the fact that it is a epiphytes it receives  most of their moisture and nutrients from the air around them and most of their energy from photosynthesis (where water and carbon dioxide, in the presence of sunlight, combine to form the glucose that is essential for their growth). When using a fertilizer, chose a liquid fertilizer.   Light: Around 12 hours of bright light per day. Avoid direct sunlight as it will dry the plant and scorch the leaves. Temperature: 65-75 F and mild to moderate humidity. Soil: Well-draining potting soil. prefers to be pot bound.  Water: Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry completely between waterings. Pet Safe: Yes. All plant batches are unique and sizes may vary. We highly recommend heat pack(s) for plants traveling to places  below 40°. We are n