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nematanthus 'Black Magic'

Nematanthus 'Black Magic'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Nematanthus
Family: Gesneriaceae

About this plant

'Black Magic' is a semi-trailing, evergreen sub-shrub with small, fleshy, dark green leaves. Tubular orange flowers are produced in summer, and sporadically at other times in warm conditions

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

AcidNeutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Remove shoot tips from young plants to encourage branching

Propagation

Propagate by softwood (stem-tip) cuttings

Pests

Young growth may be affected by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years