Nematanthus ‘Black Magic’ Gesneriaceae Katherine Henwood, Pacifica Nematanthus ‘Black Magic’ Gesneriaceae Katherine Henwood, Pacifica Many forms of Nematanthus, including this one, make good indoor/outdoor hanging baskets as they are capable of tolerating light frosts and can be brought in or displayed when they come into full bloom in the winter and spring. This one has bright orange flowers shown off against very dark almost black shiny leaves. The plant can make a 2’ to 3’ basket. . Photo by Bruce Peters