Aeschynanthus Species, Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthusfulgens

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
fulgens (FUL-jenz)
Synonym
Aeschynanthus evrardii
Aeschynanthus stenosiphonius
Trichosporum fulgens
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

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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