Candy Corn, Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus radicans (Hipocryta strigillosa), Gesneriaceae

Excellent flowering plant for the home; free flowering solitary or in clusters; opposite fleshy leaves; vine, plant requires bright light but not full sun; watch overwatering; propagate by cutting.

• Plant Form or Habit: cascading
• Plant Use: hanging basket
• Exposure: medium
• Flower Color: scarlet to orange
• Blooming Period: spring summer fall winter
• Height: 2 feet
• Width: 18 inches
• Foliage Texture: medium
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: medium