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

Synonym:Trichosporum andersoni

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

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