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Aeschynanthus longicaulis

Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

10b-12

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Aeschynanthus longicaulis plant details

Aeschynanthus longicaulis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy, chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse, green and mustard flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeschynanthus longicaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, green and mustard blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, epiphyte, foliage plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeschynanthus longicaulis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aeschynanthus longicaulis is a colorful species with green and light green to yellow, mottled leaves. The underside of the foliage is maroon. The flowers hang down and are a light green to with a yellow interior. Great for hanging pots, terrariums.

By: Brian's Botanicals

An epiphytic trailer with flexuous stems and pairs of beautiful waxy leaves that are dark green with a reticulated network of contrasting yellow-green, with an underside of maroon.... tubular green flowers blotched chocolate brown...grown mostly for its beautiful foliage.