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0Aeschynanthus speciosus Hook.
- Native distribution
- Southern Asia, Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Sumatera, Thailanduncertain7
- Flowering period
- Mostly October–November in the Northern Hemisphere (based on 26 iNaturalist observations annotated as flowering, wild and cultivated plants; indoors it can differ).4
- Synonyms
- 6
4 synonyms
- Aeschynanthus aucklandi Loudon
- Aeschynanthus aucklandiae H.Low
- Aeschynanthus splendens Lindl. & Paxton
- Trichosporum speciosum (Hook.) Kuntze
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- Wikimedia Commons – IMG 7323-Aeschynanthus speciosus.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aeschynanthus speciosus · CC BY-SA 4.0
- World Flora Online – Aeschynanthus speciosus · Scientific name
- iNaturalist – flowering observations (26) · Flowering period
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Aeschynanthus speciosus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q4688542 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Aeschynanthus tip: Don't turn or move it while in bud or it will drop the buds.
Aeschynanthus speciosus – what to know
Aeschynanthus speciosus – family: Gesneriaceae, genus: Aeschynanthus. Native range: Southern Asia, Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aeschynanthus speciosus?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Aeschynanthus speciosus need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Aeschynanthus speciosus get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Aeschynanthus speciosus toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Aeschynanthus speciosus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Aeschynanthus: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Aeschynanthus
Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – IMG 7323-Aeschynanthus speciosus.jpg (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Aeschynanthus speciosus (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Aeschynanthus speciosus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q4688542 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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