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Aeschynanthusspeciosus

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
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Species
speciosus (spee-see-OH-sus)
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Synonym
Aeschynanthus aucklandiae
Aeschynanthus aucklandii
Trichosporum speciosum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Clayton, California

Hayward, California

Brooksville, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Latonia, Kentucky

Blanket, Texas

Houston, Texas

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Northern California, CA | October 2003 | positive

This example was collected for the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden in Borneo.

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