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10 in   Aeschynanthus  pulcher 


General Information
Common Name   Lipstick Plant
Family   Gesneriaceae
Genus   Aeschynanthus
Species   pulcher
Cultivar  
Origin   India, Southern China to new Guinea
Category   Foliage Plant 
Common Uses   Hanging Basket,Color


Plant in Photo
Container Size   10 in
Plant Height (photo)   12-15 in
Width   15-18 in
Form   Multi
 

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General Description
Leaf Color   Dark Green
Texture   Fine
Flower Color   Red
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 06 in-18 in
Common or Rare   Limited
Forms Multi, Basket

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Medium
Humidity Requirements   Medium
Light Level   Medium Light Preferred
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   60 F
Optimum Temperature   75 F
Minimum Light   200 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   400 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem   Aphids,Mites
Most Common Disease Problem   Root Rots
Special Requirements or Needs  
Poisonous   None
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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