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Aeschynanthus lobianus

Lipstick Plant

Lipstick Plant

Exposure

  • Intense
  • No direct sun

Rusticity

Tropicale

Bloom time

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

  • Waxy leaves
  • Bright red flowers
  • Hanging basket
  • Easy care
  • Non-toxic

Plant of the Gesneriaceae family, its foliage is shiny dark green, edged with purple when grown in the sun. Its drooping stems reach a length of approximately 60 cm. Its flowers appear in spring or summer, and with good lighting and fertilizer every other watering, it can last the entire summer season. It is an easy-care plant, it adapts to several climates, dry or humid. It likes medium to intense lighting, avoiding midday sun in summer, and the soil should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- in.
Spread
19 - 19 in.
Height
23 - 27 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Drooping

Flowering colours:

  • Bright red

Plant needs

Watering:

  • When the first 2 inches are dry

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained
  • potting soil for tropical plants

Features

Resistance:

  • Drought

Attract:

  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Table
  • Flower pots
  • Suspended
  • Summer terrace

Attribute:

  • Colorful foliage

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