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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 30, 2011
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    You can try doing a search for local retailers and nurseries that carry this plant. You can also contact local garden centers, which may either carry it or know of someone who does.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 30, 2013
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    If you left it in the sun, the plant probably is sunburned. this article tell about caring for a goldfish plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/goldfish-plant/goldfish-hanging-plant.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 22, 2014
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    Here again are general growing instructions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/goldfish-plant/goldfish-hanging-plant.htm
    Since houseplants are kept in houses, the difference between Texas and Colorado are negligible.
    However you (and your son) should be warned that these are extremely difficult plants for the home amateur to grow. If you want to keep one, you will probably need a large closed glass case in which you can control both light and humidity. If you want one, you would need to call around to the various plant stores, large and privately owned, to see if they have any, or would be willing to order you one. As a last resort, you could try ordering one online. Prices will vary.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 18, 2015
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    The Goldfish plant is a difficult plant to grow with lots of fussy growing conditions that can be difficult to attain in a home.

    Here is a link with growing information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/goldfish-plant/goldfish-hanging-plant.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 20, 2016
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    The ASPCA list's the Goldfish plant as non-toxic to cats.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/goldfish-plant/goldfish-hanging-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 12, 2016
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    Yes, it does look lke a fish, and in fact it's commonly known as the goldfish plant! The botanical name is Nematanthis gregarius. There are several varieties with slightly different flower color and shape:

    https://earth.callutheran.edu/Academic_Programs/Departments/Biology/Wildflowers/gf/plants/family/gar-1886.htm

    https://www.smith.edu/gardens/bgilib/web/imageFrameset.php?latin_name=Nematanthus+gregarius&cat=2&part=flower

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    BushDoctor on
    February 18, 2018
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    You will want to wait. The reason I say this is because you are trying to get cuttings. The hormones responsible for flowering will inhibit rooting. So it would be best to wait until the blooms drop to do this. It would not hurt the vine, but would drastically decrease cutting success.

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