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    • Photo of Aeschynanthus fulgens flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Aeschynanthus fulgens

    Also Known As

    • Aeschynanthus evrardii
    • Lipstick Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    Aeschynanthus fulgens plant details

    Aeschynanthus fulgens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 fulgens

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: gesneriaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeschynanthus fulgens

    USDA Zones: 10b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    FLAME THROWER LIPSTICK PLANT - Waxy green tapered leaves on long stems. In summer thru fall, terminal clusters explode with spectacular showy flame orange tubular like flowers streaked with yellow. An amazing, showy plant. Min temp. 50 °F, likes bright indirect light. Compact upright growth habit

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Aeschynanthus fulgens plant

    How to Grow Aeschynanthus fulgens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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