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Aeschynanthus longicaulis

Names

Common Names
Black Pagoda

Growth

Height
6-20 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
Orange, yellow, and red
Foliage Color
Dark green with maroon and electric green patterning
Fall Foliage Color
Unknown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: partial shade to partial sun, with preference for diffused light and avoidance of direct afternoon sun. Best in 5–6 hours of bright, indirect light.
Soil Type
Loose, well-drained soil with slightly acidic profile, composed of equal parts potting soil, peat, and perlite
Soil Drainage
Well-drained to excellent drainage, achieved through a mix containing perlite, sand, orchid bark, or coco coir, with adequate aeration and drainage holes in the pot.
Soil pH
6.0-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring and Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Cuttings (soil and water)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Wall. ex R.Br.
Publication
Cyrtandreae : 116 (1839)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Lamiales
Family
Gesneriaceae
Subfamily
Didymocarpoideae
Tribe
Trichosporeae
Subtribe
Didymocarpinae
Genus
Aeschynanthus

Synonyms

Trichosporum longicaule Trichosporum griffithii Trichosporum marmoratum Aeschynanthus zebrinus Aeschynanthus griffithii Aeschynanthus marmoratus Aeschynanthus longicaulis Aeschynanthus zebrinus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024