Aeschynanthus sp. NAPE 008

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

9b-12

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Aeschynanthus sp. NAPE 008 plant details

Aeschynanthus sp. NAPE 008 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aeschynanthus sp. NAPE 008

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: gesneriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aeschynanthus sp. NAPE 008

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our collection from the lower slopes of Mt Japfu in Nagaland at around 7000'. (NAPE = Nagaland/Arunachal Pradesh Expedition 2003) This is an epiphyte growing below frost zone with showy red flowers with narrow petals. Best cool in loose airy mossy soil treated like an indoor fern.

By: Far Reaches Farm

This diminutive, unidentified species was collected in southern China and grows only 4-6" tall with a spread of about 18”. As is typical of the gesneriad family, these can be epiphytic on wood or damp scree or indeed can live on a windowsill with fertile soil. The crisp, light green and compact foliage makes a pleasing background for the 2”, fiery orange, trumpet flowers. We have found it most beautiful in a tall pot with the foliage tailing over the side. A superb woodland plant in mild places, these have so far tested frost hardy only to the bottom of USDA zone 9.