Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthusspeciosus

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species: speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)

Synonym:Aeschynanthus aucklandiae

Synonym:Aeschynanthus aucklandii

Synonym:Trichosporum speciosum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

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

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

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting