Aeschynanthus ‘Rasta’

Description

Growing as trailing epiphytes in their natural habitat, Aeschynanthus ‘Rasta’ produces long cascading stems with fleshy curly leaves. 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.