Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus pulcher

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
pulcher (PUL-ker)
Synonym
Aeschynanthus beccarii
Aeschynanthus boschianus
Aeschynanthus parvifolius
Aeschynanthus pulcher var. breviflorus
Trichosporum pulchrum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hawthorne, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Crowley, Texas

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 11) | August 2003 | positive

Not a great climber due to the soft stem, but is a great plant for hanging barkets. My grandfather has one hanging from 2,1 m high, and i...Read More

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