Aeschynanthus are commonly called "lipstick" plants. The blossoms of many of the varieties listed have the appearance of emerging or extending from a tube of lipstick, hence the name "lipstick" plant. Flower colors range from red, orange, and combinations of red, yellow and orange. May be grown in hanging baskets and placed outside in the summer in shaded areas. Indoors, grow in south or west windows for best results. Let soil become slightly dry between waterings. Use a light porous potting mix. Feed plants regularly, using a well balanced fertilizer, at ¼ tsp. per gallon of water, with every watering. Fertilizer may be increased to ½ to 1 full tsp. per gallon of water during spring, and summer, when plants are actively growing, depending upon the size of the plant. (Larger plants can handle more fertilizer.)
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Aeschynanthus - Big Apple
Vibrant, deepest red tubular flowers are produced on semi-trailing green foliage. This hardy grower is heavy blooming, and spectacular.
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Aeschynanthus - humilis
(formerly listed here as hildebrandii) Dwarf, velvety green leaves are crowned with cluster of fiery scarlet tubular flowers that are everblooming. An ever-popular variety that should be in your collection.
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Aeschynanthus - Lipstick Plant
A magnificent cultivar that easily provides lush growth and clusters of red tubular flowers extending from red calyx. (We have tried for the past few years to identify this variety so it could have a 'proper' name, but nobody has been able to identify it!)
(Unknown)
Aeschynanthus - Thai Pink
Upright clusters of bright pink tubular flowers above calyces of pinkish green. Small, round and smooth, fleshy leaves on trailing stems. Flowering usually doesn't start until plants are mature. (Also known as Aes. chinanthus)
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