showy basket plant

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A spreading, trailing, tropical perennial with leathery green leaves. In summer and autumn it bears clusters of yellow and dark orange tubular flowers to 10cm long. Makes a good houseplant for a bright spot

Scientific classification

Species: showy basket plant (Aeschynanthus speciosus)
Genus: Aeschynanthus
Family: Gesneriaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of showy basket plant

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of showy basket plant

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showy basket plant care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Trim back weak or overly-long shoots as necessary

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Growing

Grow as a house or conservatory plant in a houseplant compost. Position the pot or hanging basket in bright, filtered light for best growth and flowering. Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly during the growing season. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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