Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant, Tiger Stripe

Aeschynanthuslongicaulis

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
longicaulis (lon-jee-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Aeschynanthus griffithii
Aeschynanthus marmoratus
Aeschynanthus zebrinus
Trichosporum longicaule
Trichosporum marmoratum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Merced, California

Miami, Florida

Cincinnati, Ohio

West Linn, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| September 2008 | positive

Lovely, easy to grow plant. Cuttings root very easily.

Please note that quite often Aeschynanthus longicaulis is sold as ...Read More

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DC metro, VA (Zone 7b) | December 2005 | positive

Leaves will be tightly spaced, thicker, and more distinctly marked in bright indirect light. To hand pollinate, take pollen from a newer...Read More

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