red bugle vine
Also known as: lipstick plant; royal red bugler; scarlet basket vine
A climbing evergreen sub-shrub to 70cm in height, with aerial rooting stems bearing oval leaves and terminal clusters of bright red tubular flowers 6cm in length, yellow in the throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- red bugle vine (Aeschynanthus pulcher)
- Genus
- Aeschynanthus
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red bugle vine
Distribution map
Indonesia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red bugle vine
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red bugle vine care guide
- Mist foliage lightly, soak bark mix when substrate turns dry
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Mist foliage lightly, soak bark mix when substrate turns dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade in a frost-free location. Under glass grow in 3 parts sphagnum and one part peat. Grow in filtered light to encourage flowering. Water with soft water
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get aphids and mealybugs
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