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Goldfish Plant

Hypocyrta nummularia

A trailing flowering plant with orange blooms that look like tiny goldfish among glossy green leaves.

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Light

Bright indirect light

Soil mixture

Well-draining indoor potting mix

Soil moisture

Keep lightly moist, not soggy

Fertilizer

Feed lightly during active growth and reduce or stop feeding when growth slows.

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves and rotate the pot for even growth.

Plant Diagnoser notes

Watch for yellowing leaves, brown tips, weak growth, pest residue, and soil that stays wet too long. Match symptoms against watering, light, soil drainage, airflow, and pest pressure.

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