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Aeschynanthus 'Rasta'

 
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Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus) (Info)
Cultivar: Rasta

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive plantladylin On Sep 16, 2007, plantladylin from East Central, FL
(Zone 9a) wrote:

I love the looks of this Lipstick plant with it's krinkly/curly looking foliage. The flowers are an added bonus, it is very beautiful when in bloom!



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