General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Plant Spread: 18-24 inches or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other: Long, narrow capsule.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Aeschynanthus gracilis
  • Synonym: Aeschynanthus novogracilis
  • Synonym: Aeschynanthus setosus

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2014-03-31
Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-30
Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-30
Location: Fairfax, VA | April, 2023
Date: 2023-04-30
Uploaded by robertduval14
Uploaded by robertduval14
Discussion Threads about this plant
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Incorrect database entry. by plantladylin Aug 17, 2023 3:33 PM 1
This photo shows Aeschynanthus leaves and bloom, not Codonanthe. by plantladylin Aug 17, 2023 3:36 PM 1

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