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Aeschynanthus philippinensis

A Philippine Aeschynanthus recorded across Luzon and Mindanao, from lowland forest near sea level to the mountains. It is a warm, humid epiphyte that suits the conditions most lipstick plants are grown in.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Epiphyte in humid forest from the lowlands to montane zones; growth habit is inferred from the genus.

Climate sites range from 44 m to 2865 m; most weight is on a lowland Luzon site.

PhilippinesEast Himalaya

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ 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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