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If you have a high light area that calls for a hanging
or table indoor flowering plant, this is the one for you. There are over 25 different
varieties to choose from, all with shiny leaves and colorful flowers that resemble tiny goldfish. These plants are easy to
care for, drought resistant, and a little different than your common houseplant.
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CARE OF GOLDFISH
Light: This is an indoor houseplant that definitely requires bright indirect light: to look its best. It will never develop flowers without it. Water:
Goldfish prefer to be on the dry side so allow the top 1/3 of the soil to dry out before watering. If green leaves fall off
you are over watering your plant. Humidity: High humidity is not necessary
for a goldfish to grow and to bloom. Fertilizer: Fertilize every other week
in the spring and summer when your plant is actively growing. Feed a goldfish only once a month in the fall and winter when
its growth rate slows down. Pests: Goldfish attract both aphids and mealy bugs and it’s hard to get rid of all of them. Thoroughly spray your plant with the green solution. Try to avoid the flowers. Repeat this treatment every ten days for at least a month to catch the insects as they hatch. Pruning: If your goldfish has long trailing stems but starts to get bare in
the middle, give it a good haircut and watch it fill out.
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GOLDFISH FAQ’S
1. The green leaves are falling off of my goldfish plant.You are over watering. Trim back the bare branches,
cut back on your water, and the plant should recover. 2. My plant is beautiful
but it never gets flowers.Move your goldfish to a brighter location and stress it a little by letting the plant
get really dry every once in a while. 3. Can I root my goldfish from stem tip clippings?You can try, but it’s not as easy as an ivy. Be sure to keep your new little plants in a plastic bag with high humidity
until the stems are rooted. 4. I think my plant has mealy bugs; there is white
sticky stuff and I can even see the tiny bugs. How can I get rid of them?It’s a little difficult to get
rid of mealy bugs on a goldfish because there are so many leaves where the bugs can hide. Spray every part of the plant, especially both side
of all of the leaves, with the green solution, undiluted alcohol mixed with a few drops of mineral oil, and a few drops of biodegradable soap. Repeat every 10 days for
at least a month.
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