Lipstick plant
By Meanie
- 6 May, 2011
- 8 likes
My Aeschynanthus (Mona Lisa) is almost in bloom again, as well as putting on plenty of new growth.
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This look good. As its a cousin of the African violet I think you must have done well to keep it so long.
6 May, 2011
Thats gorgeous reminds of of the song lipstick on your collar lol don't forget when its in full bloom to put a pic on for us.
6 May, 2011
I love the waxy look it has.....gorgeous...:>)
6 May, 2011
Thanks all!
Drc - it didn't know that. As far as keeping it, it's a doddle! This gets sat in a bowl of water for a couple of hours when it dries out. That's it! I will have to repot it when it's finished blooming though.
6 May, 2011
really looks good meanie, treat it like an orchid then is it, dry out then water..
6 May, 2011
Pretty much! They like to be well lit, but not direct sun, winter rest in cool conditions and they like humidity.
6 May, 2011
sounds like my type of plant meanie, go well with my orchids..
6 May, 2011
Best in a pot on the wall to allow it to trail SL.
6 May, 2011
thanks i've got just the place :-))
7 May, 2011
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it's lovely plant - had it 20 year ago, love the flowers:)
6 May, 2011