About
Aeschynanthus speciosus is a tropical perennial known for its spreading, trailing growth and robust, leathery green foliage. During the summer and autumn months, it produces clusters of tubular flowers that range in color from yellow to dark orange, each reaching lengths of up to 10 cm. This plant thrives as a houseplant when placed in a well-lit area.
About the genus
Aeschynanthus includes climbing plants, subshrubs, and trailing perennials characterized by their simple, thick, evergreen foliage and prominent tubular blooms, many of which feature a contrasting calyx.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1A
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Hanging basket, Houseplants, Sub-tropical
- Native to
- Malaysia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow as a house or conservatory plant indoors in a peat-free houseplant compost. Position the container in bright, filtered light for best growth and flowering. Water freely and apply a half strength, general liquid feed monthly from mid spring to late summer. Water sparingly in winter. See houseplant cultivation for further information
- Pruning
- Trim back weak or overly-long shoots as necessary
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free