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Red lipstick

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By Jaymr_1


Red lipstick

I bought this plant in a local shop. It's hanging in the kitchen. It bears these beautiful flowers throughout the summer months.



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What is it called?I had never seen anything like this before.

16 Aug, 2010

 

This is Aeschynanthus lobbianus (commonly know as lipstick plant). I came across it in B&Q I think last year. I thought it would not survive. But it's hanging in our kitchen. It did not have an flowers on it in winter. But this summer, it has bloomed. The flower is like a tube when it starts, the red bits grows through the tube and appears as you see it. I will find out a bit more about it, where it comes from etc...

17 Aug, 2010

 

Thanks for the info Jay.

17 Aug, 2010

 

I was looking at the photos of Nepal on you page. Absolutely lovely country. Have you always lived in Nepal?

18 Aug, 2010

 

No Jay I spent most of my childhood in India with my family.But since then I am living here.Its my country, my pride.Have you ever visited Nepal?

21 Aug, 2010

 

No, I haven't visited Nepal yet. I will one day.

22 Aug, 2010



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