This perennial as slender woody branched stems that form a trailing habit. It has broad lance-shape bright green pointed leaves and the orange tube-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from summer to early winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Aeschynanthus speciosus is naturally found from the Malay Peninsular to Borneo and Java growing in tropical forests along the coast and inland. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in a semi-shaded to a sunny humid position and is drought and frost tender. 

This Lipstick Plant is grown for its trailing habit and flowers. It is planted in tropical settings as a spill-over or used in hanging baskets and in cold climates it is grown in a conservatory or glasshouse. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived.

This perennial is suitable for coastal or inland humid regions and is used for a tropical effect around a water features. it is also mass planted as a ground cover and used as a indoor plant. ID 3139

Aeschynanthus (ie-skee-NĂN-thus)   speciosus (SPEE-see-OH-sus)

Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
African Violets and Gloxinias