Lipstick Plant, Perennial Of The Day

Aeschynanthus pulcher 'Black Pagoda'

Lipstick Plant

Type Perennial

Hardy range 10A to 10A

Height 3" to 12" / 8cm to 30cm

Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm

Growth rate Average

Form Spreading or horizontal

Exposure Full shade

Bloom Color Red and yellow

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

The flowers are fragrant and showy.

Environment This plant tolerates some drought.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is sandy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes Aeschynanthus is typically grown as a houseplant in cooler temperate zones. Often grown in hanging baskets. Water often when actively growing but sparingly when plant is semi-dormant in winter months. Fertilize monthly with a water soluble fertilizer.

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