Eszynantus (Aeschynanthus) to of Asian origin, which you can successfully grow in a pot in Poland. If you decide to do so, it will surely attract many attention.
It has an interesting form because its shoots hang a bit like lianas, and its flowers resemble lipstick. However, for it to be healthy and bloom beautifully, .
Eshinanthus is jokingly called the “lipstick flower” or a plant that looks like lip gloss. This is because it has intensely red flowers (less often pink) with a tubular shape. They come out of dark cups, which gives this illusion.
Echinanthus usually blooms from May and can delight with its flowers until October. Its shoots are also impressive because they are long and hanging. The leaves also shine beautifully. The plant makes the greatest impression when placed or placed on a high shelf. Then you can see its beauty in all its glory.
Eshinanthus is a tropical plant that grows in humid Asian forests in its natural environment. Therefore, it has specific cultivation requirements. If you want it to grow healthily and bloom beautifully, you must provide it with an optimal temperature of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, high air humidity (hence regular sprinkling is important) and a bright location with diffused light.
An eastern or western window sill will be best. It is also important the eschinanth pot should have drainage holes, as this plant does not like standing water. The soil should be kept moist all the time, but never soaked, otherwise the flower will rot.
When caring for an eschinanthus, the most important thing is to regularly water the plant. Best when the top layer of the substrate is slightly dry, using soft, settled water at room temperature.
In spring and summer, when the eschinanthus will bloom and develop intensively, It also doesn’t hurt to support it with fertilizer for flowering plants. It is best to give it to him every 2-3 weeks. When the “lipstick” fades, you can also slightly trim the shoots to make it look even better later.
