Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa'

Scientific name
Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa'

General description
Aeschynanthus 'Mona Lisa' is a tropical trailing plant, often used as a hanging basket, with fleshy, dark green leaves and long clusters of bright red tubular flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage.

Origin
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where species of the genus frequently grow as epiphytes or in crevices on trees.

Care

• Light : Bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.
• Watering : Keep the substrate evenly moist but well drained; avoid stagnation.
• Humidity : high, ideally > 60%.
• Temperature : between ~18 and 27°C; no prolonged low temperatures.
• Substrate : rich, light, well-draining mix, suitable for epiphytic plants.

Special advice

• Prune stems after flowering to encourage new flowering.
• Provide a hanging support to showcase trailing flowers.
• Avoid leaving the foliage wet for long periods of time.
• Non-toxic plant for humans and animals.