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Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated]

Also Known As

  • Aeschynanthus radicans 'Variegata'
  • Basket Vine
  • Basketvine
  • Lipstick Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated] plant details

Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer red 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 pulcher [variegated]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated]

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

This is a variegated form of the ever polular Lipstick Vine...A mounding trailing vine with beautiful red tubular flowers like tubes of lipstick...this variety has green and white marbled leaves..

Gardening facts about Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated] plant

How to Grow Aeschynanthus pulcher [variegated]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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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
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aka Aeschynanthus evrardii, Lipstick Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
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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
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