Aeschynanthus ‘Tornado’

Description

Growing as trailing epiphytes in their natural habitat, Aeschynanthus ‘Tornado’ produces long cascading stems with fleshy ovate shaped leaves, with a distinct fuzzy appearance. Species within this genus are commonly called ‘Lipstick plant’, due to their vibrant blooms which emerge in shades of red resembling the shape of a lipstick.

WATERING

In S/S water when 40% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 60%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a house plant fertiliser every month between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years to replenish the soil.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plants is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.