Aeschynanthus

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Aeschynanthus

This often spectacular cousin of the African violet is likely better known by its common name, the "lipstick vine". A genus native to Southeast Asia and the East Indies, it can be one of the showiest of all gesneriads

All are characterized by long, tubular, blooms, usually in shades of bright yellow to orange and red. Many have distinctive calyces (a shorter tube from which the blossom protrudes) that give them their distinctive "lipstick" look. Blooms can be produced in very large numbers, usually at the terminal ends of new growth, making for an often spectacular display when in bloom.

Foliage is either branching and spreading, or cascading, making them ideal for hanging baskets. Care is similar to that of African violets, and they do well under either artificial light or better, in a window with good, bright light. Many, in fact, may do better in windows, since the change in temperature from day to night on a windowsill can encourage even better bloom

Pictured at left: Aeschynanthus 'Frostfire'.

Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise

Special Offer: 3 different Aeschynanthus, seller's choice $12*
*Plus shipping.
Plants are shipped with 3-6 well-branched stems per 2 1/2" pot.

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Black Pagoda. Deep yellow and burnt orange blooms and dark green, glossy, leaves marbled dark maroon. Very unusual coloring, pretty foliage even when not in bloom. Branching, upright grower. $5.00 Very limited supply.

Fireworks. Clusters of bright-bright red blooms on dark green upright foliage. A nice little plant that's aptly named. $5.00 See photo at left.

Frostfire. A very showy, free-blooming plant. Bright red blooms that jump out from dark red calyces that appear in masses at ends of lovely cascading foliage. Thick, medium-dark foliage makes this a beautiful plant even when not in bloom. One of our favorites, it's highly recommended. $5.00 See photo at top of page.

kewform. Unusual tubular greenish red blooms with dark green, waxy, backs. Thick, waxy, dark green leaves heavily veined and patterned with dark maroon-brown. Makes a beautiful foliage plant even when not in bloom. $5.00 Very limited supply.

lobiannus variegated. Variegated cultivar of the species. Dark green foliaged irregularly marbled cream-white. Deep red "lipstick" blooms. $5.00 Very limited supply.

Mira. A smaller grower with upright, branching habit. Bright orange-red tubular blooms with yellow throat. Small, pointed, somewhat thick and waxy, leaves. Almost never without blooms. Great for the windowsill or under lights. $5.00 See photo at left.

splendidus. A larger grower that makes a spectacular display. Large clusters of large, brilliant yellow and dark orange blooms give the appearance of "firecrackers". Thick, pointed, waxy, deep green leaves. Brilliant! $7.00 Small/young plants available.

Thai Pink. Lovely light pink blooms and pink calyces make this a very unusual plant (the only in pink that we know of). Nice, cascading foliage makes this an attractive plant even when not in bloom. A sporadic bloomer, but very lovely and highly unusual. $7.00 See photo at left.

Tiger Stripe. Dark red-purple calyces and tubular bright red blooms striped dark red and purple. Small, round, leaves and compact, cascading growth. A beautiful plant and regular bloomer. $7.00

"COLLECTOR'S TREASURE"

All plants listed here are in limited supply, and are sold only on an "if available" basis. We do not propagate them on a regular basis, so they may, or may not, be available when you order. Please list substitutes, or be prepared to receive your order without the requested variety, if it becomes unavailable.

humilis. Small, velvety, green leaves with clusters of scarlet-red tubular blooms. A nearly-constant bloomer on small, upright, branching foliage. Easily grown under both lights and in windows. A favorite. $7.00 See photo at left.

humilis 'Topaz'. The yellow-flowered version of A. humilis. $7.00

Price: $5.00 each unless noted otherwise

Special Offer: 3 different Aeschynanthus, seller's choice $12*
*Plus shipping.
Plants are shipped with 3-6 well-branched stems per 2 1/2" pot.

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