Aeschynanthus, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant 'Variegata'

Aeschynanthusradicans

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
radicans (RAD-ee-kans)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Textured
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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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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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