Aeschynanthus Species, Basket Vine, Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthuspulcher

Family: Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species: pulcher (PUL-ker)

Synonym:Aeschynanthus beccarii

Synonym:Aeschynanthus boschianus

Synonym:Aeschynanthus parvifolius

Synonym:Aeschynanthus pulcher var. breviflorus

Synonym:Trichosporum pulchrum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
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