Maddy | Goldfish Plant

Meet Maddy, the Goldfish Plant. For anyone whose last goldfish experience could have gone better.

Maddy is outgoing, a little cheeky, and happiest somewhere bright enough to show off. She prefers her spotlight filtered, though. Bright, indirect light suits her beautifully; harsh sunshine is taking the attention a bit too far.

Give her a shelf with room to trail, and she’ll gradually make herself comfortable over the edge. Her glossy green leaves are her everyday outfit. The little orange flowers? Those come out when she feels the occasion deserves it. She knows you’re waiting. She refuses to be rushed.

She appreciates a thoughtful drink, followed by a little breathing room. Let her soil dry slightly between waterings, and let excess water drain away. The goldfish are strictly decorative. Please don’t fill the pot like an aquarium.

Her perfect match? Someone who enjoys a bright personality, checks before watering, and would prefer their next goldfish to stay on the windowsill.

Botanical Name: Nematanthus
Common Names: Goldfish Plant, Candy Corn Plant, Brazilian Firecracker

Description: Maddy is a tropical flowering houseplant with glossy green leaves and stems that gradually arch and trail. Her little orange flowers add bright pockets of color among the foliage, making her a charming choice for shelves and hanging planters. Blooming depends on maturity, light, and growing conditions.

Care difficulty: 4/10 • Easy with a thoughtful routine

Light: Bright, indirect light. Protect her from harsh afternoon sun. Too little light can limit flowering.

Water: Allow the surface of the soil to dry slightly between waterings, then water thoroughly and let excess drain away. Avoid leaving her sitting in water or allowing the entire root ball to become completely dry.

Humidity: Appreciates moderate humidity and good airflow. Keep away from drying heating vents and air-conditioning drafts.

Soil: Use a loose, well-draining houseplant mix and a pot with drainage holes.

Feeding: Apply a balanced houseplant fertilizer according to its label during active growth. Reduce feeding when growth slows.

Temperature: Prefers warm, stable indoor conditions. Protect her from cold drafts, sudden temperature changes, and frost.

Flowering: Good light supports flowering, but blooms come and go. She can arrive without flowers and remain a lovely foliage plant between blooming periods.

Pet Safety: Nematanthus is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Discourage chewing and keep fertilizers and potting materials out of pets’ reach.

She enjoys attention, but checking the soil is more helpful than offering another drink. Her goldfish are quite happy without a full aquarium.

Important Note

Plant Disclosure

You will receive a live Nematanthus Goldfish Plant in the pot size and pot style selected. This plant is supplied under the name Candy Corn Plant ‘Brazilian Firecracker.’ Each Maddy grows a little differently, so height, fullness, stem length, leaf count, and overall appearance naturally vary.

Flowers and buds are not guaranteed on arrival. Bloom photos show flowering potential, and the plant you receive may be younger, smaller, or less trailing than the plant shown in styled images.

Decorative planters are included only when expressly specified in your selected option. The ornamental planter, aquarium, fish, and other accessories shown in the styled cover image are not included. Maddy is a potted houseplant, not an aquatic plant, and should not be submerged.

Minor cosmetic blemishes, occasional leaf or bud loss, and temporary shipping stress may occur. Unpack promptly, place in bright, indirect light, and check the soil before watering. Allow excess water to drain.

If Maddy arrives with significant damage or a condition concern, contact hello@thelovefern.com within 24 hours of delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the entire plant, affected areas, shipping box, and shipping label. Keep the plant and packaging while we review your concern.