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Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthusbracteatus

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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
bracteatus (brak-tee-AY-tus)
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Synonym
Aeschynanthus bracteatus var. orientalis
Aeschynanthus bracteatus var. peelii
Aeschynanthus paxtonii
Aeschynanthus peelii
Trichosporum bracteatum
Sun Exposure

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Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
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Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Latonia, Kentucky

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