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lipstick plant

Aeschynanthus radicans

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Aeschynanthus
Family: Gesneriaceae

About this plant

A spreading, trailing, tropical perennial with leathery green leaves. From spring to autumn it intermittently bears clusters of flared, tubular red flowers to 5cm long, which emerge from burgundy calyces. Makes a good houseplant for a bright spot

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1A

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow as a house or conservatory plant in a houseplant compost. Position the pot or hanging basket in bright, filtered light for best growth and flowering. Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season. See houseplant cultivation for further information

Pruning

Trim back weak or overly-long shoots as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years