Description
Aeschynanthus species SEH#11004. This is a pendulous perennial plant distantly related to African violets and is a member of the genus that gives us the “lipstick plant” – a common houseplant grown in hanging baskets. Requires well-drained soil, also good on an old log or stump in very mild areas. The evergreen leaves of this currently unknown species are ovate in shape, softly hairy and with a strong maroon flush when young, quite striking. This was collected in Papua New Guinea and features unusually colored dark rose-wine tubular flowers. I grow it in a hanging basket. Probably best as a houseplant in most regions. Our first offering. (+32) RSBG $22.00-B
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Catalog Section: COMPANION PLANTS
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Cultural Ratings : (+32)