Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
carpathiangirl | On May 21, 2021 | Obtained plant Aeschynanthus Tricolor has smaller growing, medium green leaves, red blooms have nearly black stripes and yellow-orange protruding from the throat. |