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Common names: "Lipstick Vine"
Latin name:
Aeschynanthus lobbianus - syn Trichosporum

Lipstick Vine - Aeschynantus lobbianus
Native to: Java
Growth habit:
A trailing houseplant usually not over 3' in length or 24" in width.

Flowers:
Yes, red with creamy yellow throat. 

Temps:
Normal indoor temps
Humidity:
Not critical.
Pests: Watch for mealy bug.
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 6" Lipstick lobbianthus
Houseplant Cultural information: This variety of Lipstick vine has large slightly cupped dark green glossy leaves. 

Lipstick plants produce bright red flowers that emerge from a sheath that looks as if the flower is being twisted from a lipstick tube. 

Care is identical to "Kat-fern Lipstick".

Lipstick Vine is available in small 3" and 4" containers, 6" pots, 6" and 8" hanging baskets.

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