Aeschynanthus
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“usually trailing epiphytes with brightly colored flowers that are pollinated by sunbirds” — Aeschynanthus - Wikipedia
“They require good lighting and semi-moist, well-drained soil conditions” — Aeschynanthus - Wikipedia
“They also prefer warm and humid conditions” — Aeschynanthus - Wikipedia
“USDA Zone: 10-11” — Aeschynanthus speciosus (Basket Plant) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
“Mature Size is 2-3 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Lipstick Plant
“Propagation Divide rhizomes that already bear a few leaves” — Aeschynanthus or lipstick plant: care and watering
“It blooms from late spring to fall” — Aeschynanthus speciosus (Basket Plant) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
“In cold regions, this plant can be grown in containers” — Aeschynanthus speciosus (Basket Plant) | Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia
“Planting, repotting aeschynanthus It is recommended to plant the rhizomes in spring in a blend of garden soil and heath soil. The tubers must be flush with the surface to ensure they won’t rot. Many species are epiphytes, meaning they usually grow on trees, like orchids. For these, prefer orchid pot” — Aeschynanthus or lipstick plant: care and watering
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian