Lipstick Plant, Basketvine, Basket Vine
Aeschynanthus bracteatus

Family: Gesneriaceae (jes-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aeschynanthus (es-kee-NAN-thus)
Species: bracteatus (brak-tee-AY-tus)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

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

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

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

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting