Identification: What is this hanging houseplant?

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Desertnewbie, Mar 31, 2015.

  1. Desertnewbie

    Desertnewbie New Member

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    I found this in a nursery in Las Vegas yesterday. It was the only one they had, there was no label, the staff didn't know what it was. It was in the houseplant section. The leaves are fleshy, and you can see that as they emerge they are not curled, but they acquire the curl as they mature. Some of the stems are drying and look like they are dying, but the rest of the plant appears healthy. As they die the stem appears woody, the healthy stems are green. Any ideas? Thanks!
     

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  2. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    My first thought was a curly leaved cultivar of Hoya carnosa. Not so sure. Looks more like maybe a curled leaved cultivar of Aeschynanthus radicans, like 'Crispa'. Very tight curls on your plant.
     
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    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Might be Aeschynanthus 'Rasta', Lipstick Plant.
     
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    Oh thank you, that was helpful! I searched and found an Aeschynanthus cultivar called "Scooby Doo" that has pretty tightly curled leaves, though it was a website in the UK, so I don't know if mine is the same or not. Unfortunately no care information, but I'll follow the care guidelines for "Lipstick" and hope for the best. Thanks again :)
     

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