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Aeschynanthus species /Lipstick Plant
Foliage
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Scientific Name:
Aeschynanthus species
Common Name:
Lipstick Plant
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
11, 12
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Stricking tubular flowers last only a day or two, but plants bloom over several months. Red flowers arise from a darker, tubular calyx which is similar to the way lipstick rises from a tube. Popular plant for hanging baskets and other containers.