How to tend a Aeschynanthus pulche

Also known as: Aeschynanthus albus Hort. ex Hanst., Aeschynanthus gracilis Hort. ex Hanst., Aeschynanthus pulchellus Hort. ex Hanst., Coccanthera devosiana (Lem.) K.Koch & Hanst., Codonanthe ciliosa Lem., Codonanthe digna Wiehler, Codonanthe paula Wiehler

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 to orange red
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