The Aeschynanthus ‘Rasta’ has several more familiar names – Twisted Lipstick Plant, Twister Lipstick Vine, or Basket Vine.
This plant comes from the tropics of Asia and is a very easy-to-grow plant!
PLANT CARE
- This plant needs a moderate amount of water with good drainage. It is enough if you water it once a week. Overwatering can cause fungal problems to the plant.
- The plant needs bright, indirect light. Avoid full shade and full sun. Plant will bloom in the right light and temperature (18C or above). It will produce clusters of flowers that look like a tube of red lipstick.
- It is a tropical plant so now and then mist it with water, it likes humidity but also do well in drier conditions.
- This plant is non-toxic to humans or animals.
Size of these beauties: Height above pot - 25cm. The diameter of the pot - 15cm.