Aeschynanthus hildebrandtii

A small epiphytic lipstick plant described by Hemsley from mainland South-east Asia. Herbarium specimens come mostly from the mountains of northern Thailand at about 600–1600 m, where it grows on trees in evergreen forest. This spelling is a variant of Hemsley's name, which GBIF mostly files as hildebrandii; both refer to the same plant.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Herbarium labels record it as epiphytic on trees in evergreen hill forest, for example on Doi Suthep and in Doi Inthanon National Park. Little else is published about its habitat.

Specimens were collected at about 610–1625 m, mostly 1300–1600 m.

Thailand (north)MyanmarPeninsular Malaysia (old record)

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✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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