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Aeschynanthus parasiticus

A widespread epiphytic Aeschynanthus of the eastern Himalaya, Assam, Bangladesh, Myanmar, southern China, Laos and Vietnam, recorded from about 300 to 2200 m. Despite the name it is not parasitic; it grows on tree bark. Its range has a strong monsoon rhythm, with a cool, dry winter and a hot, wet summer.

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

Epiphyte on trees in subtropical evergreen and monsoon forest; the name refers to its growing on other plants, not to parasitism.

Recorded at 318–2200 m (median about 1500 m).

Andaman Is.AssamBangladeshChina South-CentralEast HimalayaLaosMyanmarNepalTibetVietnam

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✓ Substrate and airflow
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