Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthusandersonii

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
andersonii (an-der-SOH-nee-eye)
Synonym
Aeschynanthus hildebrandii
Trichosporum andersoni
Sun Exposure
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
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

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

Hayward, California

Brooksville, Florida

Akron, Ohio

Albany, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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G
Lilburn, GA | February 2010 | neutral

We have this plant for over five years, but it never bloom though it is beautiful by being green all year round.

C
Akron, OH (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

Profilic bloomer, long-lasting bright flowers, bushy growing habit, very easy to grow and propagate. Mine is over 5 y.o. and always looks...Read More

B
Hayward, CA | December 2006 | positive

This is not a ultra tender house plant. Mine has spent two winters outdoors in the S.F. bay area including a brief dip to below 32. Thes...Read More

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