Aeschynanthus, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant 'Crispa'

Aeschynanthusradicans

Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species
radicans (RAD-ee-kans)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
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:

Rosharon, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2009 | positive

This plant is very easy to grow from cuttings. And overwinters in my shade house. I must have put it outside too early with 50* temp lows...Read More

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