Lipstick plant variety?

9 years ago

Hi, I was going to post this on the Gesneriad forum but that forum seems to be really slow I thought I would get a lot more help on this forum...

I was given a free Listick plant...No id on the pot and she has NO idea what the variety is other than its suppose to be a Lipstick plant...anyone have any guesses...there seems to be two different types of leaves...its mostly all green but a few of the vines/leaves seems to be variegated?

Thanks for any help or guesses...

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puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
And here's a close up of the few variegated leaves...sorry for the blurry picture...
susancarol
9 years ago
I won't be much help because I'm only seen this as variegated lipstick.

Anyway, just want to say that is a beautiful plant!

Susan
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puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks Susan! It is a nice looking plant, I hope to see it bloom one day :o)
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
After doing some research it turns out I think I have "Lobbianus Variegated " lipstick. From the pictures I've seen it appears that most of the leaves are not variegated, seems like majority of them are plain green. I wonder if most of the variegation mostly come from some of the new growths?
tropicbreezent
9 years ago
I have Aeschynanthus evrardii, not the same as yours. A. lobbianus is a synonym of A. pulcher.

Lipsticks are very nice plants although mine has been very badly in need of repotting for the past few years (when I get around to it, one day). This is a good site you can get information on them.

www.gesneriads.ca/genaesch.htm
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks tropcibreezent for that link...Nice link! There's a picture of mine on there and it appears that is the one I have "Aeschynanthus lobbianus (variegated)"
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Just wanted to update this thread...its been one month and I have buds forming...Very exciting!! Thought I would share a picture...I'll post when it opens
Tiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
9 years ago
That's so cool!
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks purpleinopp!! Its opening now :o)...sorry it was a little windy and its hard to take a clear photo.
tropicbreezent
9 years ago
Your plant looks really healthy. Must get around to repotting mine.
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks tropic...I think it really likes the spot I have it hanging under some large Oak trees, mostly shade with some sun for a couple of hours in the early morning...
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Found 3 seed pods on my lipstick plant...they are really long. Reminds me of green beans :o)
tropicbreezent
9 years ago
Mine have never seeded. You must have the right pollinator there.
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi tropic...I have several Hoyas that's growing next to this Lipstick plant and I have had many seed pods on my Hoyas as well..I think its mostly bees that come around.

Here's my Hoya pubicalyx...
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
One of the blooms...
Rachelle22
9 years ago
This plant is beautiful!!! I want one :-) I have never seen or heard of a lipstick plant. Its awesome! Im a Spider Plant fanatic! Hahaha Good luck with your plant!
Rachelle22
9 years ago
This plant is beautiful!!! I want one :-) I have never seen or heard of a lipstick plant. Its awesome! Im a Spider Plant fanatic! Hahaha Good luck with your plant!
puglvr1
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks Rachelle! I see them occasionally in the big box stores though its been a few years since I've seen them...which is why I was so grateful for the friend that gave it to me...they're not easy to find here in my area...

But just so you know, the last 2 pictures I posted is not a lipstick plant but Hoya pubicalyx :o)
tropicbreezent
9 years ago
My H. pubicalyx, H. macgillivrayi, H. australis and H. lacunosa seem to be the easiest to flower. Although H. sussuela has started so I'm hoping it will get into the swing of things. The others though don't seem to want to cooperate.