Aeschynanthus ‘Mona Lisa’

Aeschynanthus ‘Mona Lisa’ is a unique variety that delights with abundant, extremely spectacular flowering. Cascades of dark green, beautifully shiny leaves decorated with flowers in a distinctive, blood-red color look phenomenal. The plant produces long, hanging shoots on which thick, fleshy, elliptical leaves, covered with shiny skin, are regularly arranged. When blooming, the ends of the shoots are crowned with a bunch of charming flowers, distinguished by their interesting structure and intense color. They are composed of a very dark, burgundy-purple calyx, from which a tubular, bright red flower emerges. Due to its shape, Aeschynanthus ‘Mona Lisa’ looks great in hanging pots. Features of Aeschynanthus ‘Mona Lisa’ beautiful, hanging shape, amazing colors, long shoots decorated with shiny green leaves, beautiful flowers in a distinctive, blood-red color.

Requirements and care

Aeschynanthus prefers bright places, but not directly exposed to sunlight. The substrate should be permeable, humus-rich, loose, slightly acidic, drained and moderately moist. A suitable substrate is a universal substrate.

Water the plant regularly, but be careful not to overwater it. It is best to do this only when the top layer of the substrate is slightly dry. For watering, we use boiled water, standing water at room temperature or rainwater. In the period from April to September, we feed the plant every 2-3 weeks, using fertilizer with a low nitrogen content. Aeschynanthus does not tolerate drafts, sudden temperature changes and excess water in the substrate. However, it loves high air humidity, so it is worth spraying it with a very delicate mist.

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