Nesocodon mauritianus, or the Blue Mauritius Bellflower, is an endangered, endemic dwarf shrub from Mauritius with bell-shaped, bluish-lilac flowers and distinctive blood-red nectar. The plant's leathery, glossy leaves are dark green and lanceolate with a serrated margin. This unique plant relies on bright red nectar, which changes from yellow as the flower matures, to attract its specific day gecko pollinators.  
Flowers: Blue-lilac, bell-shaped, and pendulous, often with dark purple veins. 
Leaves: Small, woody, glossy, lanceolate, and serrated. 
Nectar: Bright red, which signals maturity and attracts its pollinators. 
Growth Habit: A small, woody, dwarf shrub that grows up to 30–40 cm. 
Unique Traits
Red Nectar:
The plant produces a brightly colored red nectar, a rare trait among flowering plants, to attract specific pollinators. 
Gecko Pollinator:
Nesocodon mauritianus is one of the few plants in the world that is pollinated by geckos. 
Ecology and Conservation
Endemic to Mauritius:
The plant is found only on the island of Mauritius. 
Habitat:
It grows on steep cliffs and rock crevices, often in the spray of a single waterfall. 
Threats:
The species is endangered due to invasive species, such as the introduced Chinese guava (Psidium spp.), and habitat destruction. 
Cultural Significance:
Despite its limited range, the plant is largely unknown to the local Mauritian population, according to one source. 
Sold 10 to 20cm high in 1 ltr pot.
The plant is required to be above 10c ideally if not more. This plant is recommended for collectors who have a 10c + greenhouse setup.