Aeschynanthus longicaulis
Native range: N/A
Known names: Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine
Hardiness: Keep above 50°F
Mature Size: ~2' Long, ~2' Wide
Light: Dappled light, morning sun
Water: Let soil dry out slightly between watering
Soil: Standard potting mix, add bark and pumice for extra drainage, can grow in moss on wood cork/wood boards
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped semi bare root
 
Marbled/reticulated green and maroon, lanceooated leaves. Producesorange tubular flower that resembles a lipstick on dark maroon calyx, so even without petals the flower structure is interesting. Summer-Autumn blooming. Epiphytic. Early morning sun or dappled light only, otherwise plant can bleach and burn.