How to tend a Aeschynanthus lobbianus

Also known as: Trichosporum beccarii (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze, Trichosporum boschianum (de Vriese) Kuntze, Trichosporum zollingeri (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze, Trichosporum lampongum (Miq.) Burkill, Trichosporum lobbianum (Hook.) Kuntze, Trichosporum javanicum (Rollinson ex Hook.) Kuntze, Trichosporum parvifolium (R.Br.) Kuntze, Trichosporum pulchrum Blume, Aeschynanthus beccarii C.B.Clarke, Aeschynanthus blumei Moritz ex C.B.Clarke, Aeschynanthus boschianus de Vriese, Aeschynanthus intermedius Teijsm. & Binn., Aeschynanthus javanicus Rollinson ex Hook., Aeschynanthus lampongus Miq., Aeschynanthus lampongus var. parvifolius Ridl., Aeschynanthus lanceolatus Ridl., Aeschynanthus lobbianus Hook., Aeschynanthus neesii Zoll. & Moritzi, Aeschynanthus parvifolius R.Br., Aeschynanthus szcokhoffii Hort.Berol. ex C.B.Clarke, Aeschynanthus zollingeri C.B.Clarke, Aeschynanthus lamponga var. obtusus C.B.Clarke, Trichosporum pulchrum f. tenue Hochr., Trichosporum pulchrum var. genuinum Hochr., Trichosporum pulchrum var. lancifolium Hochr.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes half shade, grows with bright scattered light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely peduncle after flowering

About this plant

Origin
Java, MalayPeninsula, Kalimantan
Category
Gesneriaceae, Aeschynanthus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in summer
Flower colors
red, leaf color green
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