Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa Basket 20 cm - The Blooming Lipstick Plant
The Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa, known as the "lipstick plant" for its spectacular deep red flowers, is a trailing tropical plant that enchants with its abundant and prolonged blooming. The bright red tubular flowers emerge from the glossy green foliage, creating a cascade of color that transforms any environment into a tropical corner.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa
- Plant Height: approximately 60 cm
- Basket Diameter: 20 cm
- Type: flowering indoor hanging plant
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Family: Gesneriaceae
Distinctive Features
- Spectacular bloom with abundant tubular red flowers
- Glossy and fleshy dark green foliage
- Elegant trailing habit, perfect as a hanging plant
- Prolonged flowering from spring to autumn
- Vigorous and compact growth in the basket
Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa Care Guide
Exposure and Light:
Requires bright, indirect light for abundant flowering. Avoid direct sun during the hottest hours. Ideal near bright east or west-facing windows, or 1-2 meters from very bright windows. Insufficient light reduces flowering.
Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist during flowering and the growing season. Water when the first 2-3 cm of potting mix feel dry. Reduce watering slightly after flowering. Avoid waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
Environmental Humidity:
Thrives in environments with high humidity (60-80%). Mist the leaves regularly (avoiding the flowers) or place on a saucer with expanded clay and water. Humidity promotes flowering. Perfect for a bright bathroom or conservatory.
Temperature:
Ideal temperature between 18-25°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C. Cool nighttime temperatures (16-18°C) in winter stimulate spring flowering.
Fertilization:
Fertilize every 2 weeks during flowering with liquid fertilizer for flowering plants. Reduce to once a month in winter. Regular fertilization ensures abundant blooms.
After Flowering:
Remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms. Lightly prune longer branches to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Place Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa
Perfect for creating colorful focal points in the home:
- Bright bathroom: ideal environment for humidity and diffused light
- Living room: on high shelves or in a hanging basket near windows
- Conservatory or winter garden: in bright and sheltered positions
- Entrance: to welcome guests with a cascade of red flowers
- Bright kitchen: hung near windows for a touch of color
Why Choose Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa
- Spectacular and prolonged flowering with deep red flowers
- Highly decorative hanging plant
- Relatively easy to care for under the right conditions
- Purifies indoor air
- Perfect for those who love flowering tropical plants
- Ideal for Instagram-worthy arrangements
