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    Aeschynanthus 'Rigel'

    Also Known As

    • Basket Vine
    • Basketvine
    • Lipstick Plant

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Aeschynanthus 'Rigel' plant details

    Aeschynanthus 'Rigel' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeschynanthus 'Rigel'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeschynanthus 'Rigel'

    USDA Zones: 11 - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cross of hildebrandii and speciosus, an everblooming variety with trailing spreading habit and neon red blooms.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Aeschynanthus 'Rigel' plant

    How to Grow Aeschynanthus 'Rigel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Aeschynanthus radicans

    aka Aeschynanthus parviflorus, Basket Vine, Basketvine, Lipstick Plant

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Aeschynanthus radicans flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Aeschynanthus garrettii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Aeschynanthus garrettii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Aeschynanthus pulcher

    aka Aeschynanthus radicans var. lobbianus, Lipstick Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Aeschynanthus pulcher flower by Almost Eden
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    Aeschynanthus fulgens

    aka Aeschynanthus evrardii, Lipstick Plant

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Aeschynanthus fulgens flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Aeschynanthus longicaulis

    aka Aeschynanthus marmoratus, Basket Vine, Basketvine, Lipstick Plant, Tiger Stripe, Zebra Basket Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Aeschynanthus longicaulis flower by Scott Zona
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