Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthusradicans

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species: radicans (RAD-ee-kans)

Synonym:Trichosporum ovatum

Synonym:Trichosporum radicans

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting