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Aeschynanthus, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant 'Variegata'

Aeschynanthusradicans

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
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Species
radicans (RAD-ee-kans)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Textured
Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Media, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2007 | neutral

Aeschynanthus and Columnea are two different genera. The common name "Lipstick Plant" is sometimes used for both, although at one time i...Read More

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| February 2003 | neutral

This plant is also called COLUMNEA

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