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Image of
Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda' or
Basket Vine
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Basketvine
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Lipstick Plant coming soon...
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Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda'
(Basket Vine, Basketvine, Lipstick Plant) |
Origin: Native of
Family: Gesneriaceae
Light: Bright light/full shade
Height: 2-2.5'
Spread: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Exotic, buds are long, tubular, clusters, resembles lipstick, terminal,
orange flowers, late Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen, deep green and light green strips of top surface,
purplish-red and green on undersides, thick, mottled, glossy, leathery,
maroon veining, ovate-lanceolate
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, acidic, neutral, keep moist
Water: Moderate - allow to dry between waterings, reduce in Winter
Propagation: Softwood cuttings
Uses: Containers, hanging basket, indoors
Comments:
Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda' or
Basket Vine
or
Basketvine
or
Lipstick Plant is an evergreen tropical tender perennial herb
with a slow, vining growth habit. This is a cousin to the Lipstick
Plant. In late Summer, clusters of exotic lipstick-like blossoms
appear.
In the absence of flowers,
Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda'
is a highly desirable foliage plant.
Basket Vine is
easily propagated from
softwood cuttings and performs well in a bright light or full shade
moist, environment.
Aeschynanthus 'Black Pagoda' looks
fabulous in hanging baskets; allow the awesome foliage to cascade down
its sides.
Basketvine
makes an ideal indoor plant
for the home or office. This
epiphyte loves the heat and humidity. Do not overwater.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 11 |
