Aeschynanthus humilis: Country Or Region Of Origin
China, Indo-China
Plant Profile: Aeschynanthus humilis
Taxonomy: Aeschynanthus humilisNames
Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine
Phonetic Spelling:es-ke-NAN-thus HEW-mil-is
Genus:Aeschynanthus
Species:humilis
Family:Gesneriaceae
Lipstick Vine, a tropical perennial vine originating from China and Indo-China, thrives best when cultivated in a portable container that can be brought indoors during the winter months or kept as an indoor plant.
Aeschynanthus humilis Feature Summary
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Aeschynanthus humilis Feature Summary
Attributes
China, Indo-China
Perennial
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting
Leaves
Leaves may in whorls or opposite.
Green
Simple
Opposite
Whorled
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Vine
Houseplant
Cascading
Cultural Conditions
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
12 inches-3 feet
11a
11b
12a
12b
Flowers
Stem
Brown/Copper
Green
Landscape
Container
Houseplants
Hanging Baskets
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Aeschynanthus humilis Attributes
Aeschynanthus humilis: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Aeschynanthus humilis: Recommended Propagation Strategy
Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting
Aeschynanthus humilis Leaves
Aeschynanthus humilis: Leaf Description
Leaves may in whorls or opposite.
Aeschynanthus humilis: Leaf Color
Green
Aeschynanthus humilis: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Aeschynanthus humilis: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Aeschynanthus humilis: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Aeschynanthus humilis Whole Plant Traits
Aeschynanthus humilis: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Aeschynanthus humilis: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Aeschynanthus humilis Cultural Conditions
Aeschynanthus humilis: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Aeschynanthus humilis: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Aeschynanthus humilis: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
11a
11b
12a
12b
Aeschynanthus humilis Flowers
Aeschynanthus humilis: Flower Color
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Aeschynanthus humilis: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Aeschynanthus humilis: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Aeschynanthus humilis Stem
Aeschynanthus humilis: Stem Color
Brown/Copper
Green
Aeschynanthus humilis: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Aeschynanthus humilis Landscape
Aeschynanthus humilis: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
