Nematanthus australis is a trailing evergreen subshrub native to Brazil, known for its glossy, succulent leaves and vibrant, tubular orange-red flowers. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is often cultivated as a houseplant for its attractive foliage and prolific blooms.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Nematanthus Australis (Nematanthus australis)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Nematanthus |
| Species | Nematanthus australis |
Similar in genus Nematanthus
