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Nematanthus gregarius

clog plant

A trailing sub-shrub with fleshy, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of up to three pouched, tubular, orange flowers 2.5cm long in summer

Synonyms
Nematanthus radicans

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Orange
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Gesneriaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Genus

Nematanthus are trailing evergreen perennials or subshrubs, with simple, fleshy leaves and solitary or clustered, tubular flowers in the leaf axils

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Brazil

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass, or as a houseplant, in peat-free potting compost in bright, filtered light, watering with soft water

Propagation

Propagate by softwood (stem-tip) cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required but remove shoot tips from young plants to encourage branching

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, particularly on young growth

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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