Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthusbracteatus

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species: bracteatus (brak-tee-AY-tus)

Synonym:Aeschynanthus bracteatus var. orientalis

Synonym:Aeschynanthus bracteatus var. peelii

Synonym:Aeschynanthus paxtonii

Synonym:Aeschynanthus peelii

Synonym:Trichosporum bracteatum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting