Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aeschynanthus hybrida Lipstick Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Climbing / Twining, Pendulous
Description:
Weeping vine with pointy leaves and red or orange flowers. Widely grown in hanging baskets where it is able to hang down the sides. Tolerates drought. Do not over water.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Low Water Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Gesneriaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate