Plant Care Goldfish Plant

Goldfish Plant

4.6 out of 5 (19 experiences)

Goldfish Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Goldfish Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Guppy Plant and Clog Plant

Taxonomy

Nematanthus gregarius
Nematanthus
Gesneriaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Goldfish Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Goldfish Plant

Water needs for Goldfish Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Goldfish Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Goldfish Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Goldfish Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Goldfish Plant: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Goldfish Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Goldfish Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Goldfish Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Goldfish Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Goldfish Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Goldfish Plant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Goldfish Plant →

Common Goldfish Plant Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Goldfish Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Goldfish Plant Water Frequency →

Goldfish Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Goldfish Plant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Goldfish Plant Light Requirements →

Goldfish Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Goldfish Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Goldfish Plant Toxicity to Cats →

Goldfish Plant Toxicity to Dogs →

Goldfish Plant Toxicity to Humans →


💨 Humidity

Goldfish Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Goldfish Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Goldfish Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Goldfish Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Goldfish Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Goldfish Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Goldfish Plant →


🌎 Native Region

Goldfish Plant is native to Brazil.


🌸 Flowers

Yes, you may see your Goldfish Plant bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Goldfish Plant Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Goldfish Plant has long, trailing foliage which makes them a great addition to a hanging planter. The newest growth will emerge from the tip of the stems.

How and When to Prune Goldfish Plant →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Goldfish Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10b-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Goldfish Plant Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Goldfish Plant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Goldfish Plant →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Goldfish Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Goldfish Plant

Goldfish Plant

Goldfish Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Goldfish Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Goldfish Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 4
Goldfish Plant has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 4
Goldfish Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Goldfish Plant has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Goldfish Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
@MeganO avatar
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leaf-1 41 Plants
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globe Washington, DC
12/24/2021

Basically requires zero effort just water it and give it light and it will reward you with incredible amounts of growth.

Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 7 Plants
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globe Christchurch, Canterbury
09/09/2021

Lush, long, green stems and leaves with a hint of orange

Fast grower Fast grower
@ViveroAlexis avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 126 XP
05/15/2021

Very cute once it blooms- looks like little goldfish, is a very hardy plant

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leaf-1 66 Plants
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globe Tualatin, OR
05/12/2021

This is a plant with thick lush leaves and a slightly velvety texture. This plant is trailing in nature This plant is said to bloom large orange-red flowers but mine is young yet. I just got it but it seems to be growing already.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@llepik avatar
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leaf-1 2 Plants
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globe Montréal, Québec
05/06/2021

she is a very special girl

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
@taralynn avatar
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leaf-1 9 Plants
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globe Oxford, PA
04/29/2021

I’ve had this plant for almost three years and I love it so much!

Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
@Vi2ky515 avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
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globe Yangon, Yangon Region
04/27/2021

U feel like u get the golden fish ♥️

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