Aeschynanthus: everything you need to know about these hanging plants

Aeschynanthus radicans plant in flower

All the  Aeschynanthus, known as Esquinantus or Esquenanto, are hanging plants native to the tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia. Its beautiful large green leaves and its wonderful flowers make them exceptional decorative elements.

In addition, they adapt very well to living in indoor conditions and are not difficult to care for, and less if you follow our advice 🙂.

Characteristics of the Aeschynanthus

Aeschynanthus radicans plant

Our protagonists are plants that have cylindrical stems, which may or may not branch, grow upright or hanging. The leaves are opposite, with short petioles, ovate or cordate with the entire margin, fleshy or leathery.

The flowers, which sprout in summer, are grouped in axillary or solitary inflorescences, which form in the axils of the leaves.. They can be red, yellow, orange, greenish, or green. And the fruit is a linear capsule that in some species can measure up to 50cm long. Inside are the seeds, which are very small and numerous.

How are they cared for?

Aeschynanthus sikkimensis plant

If you want to have one or more copies, then we will tell you how they are cared for:

  • Location: being very sensitive to cold, it should be placed indoors, in a well-lit room without drafts.
  • Substratum: it must have good drainage. It is highly recommended to mix equal parts black peat or mulch with perlite.
  • Irrigation: two or three times a week. During winter water every 6-7 days.
  • Subscriber: From spring to late summer, it should be fertilized with a fertilizer for flowering plants or with a universal one. It can also be paid with guano (liquid). In any case, follow the instructions specified on the packaging.
  • Multiplication: by stem cuttings in late spring. They can be placed in a glass with clean water, or impregnate the base with rooting hormones and plant them in pots with peat.
  • Pests: can be affected by Red spider, mealybugs y aphids. All three settle on the leaves and stems, weakening the plants. They must be eliminated with specific insecticides, or with neem oil.
  • Transplant: every 2-3 years, in spring.
  • Rusticity: supports up to 5ºC.

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