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Rasta or Twister in bloom.

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By Stan510


Rasta or Twister in bloom. (Aechyanthus)

Its been in bigger bloom..this is sort of post peak. Hummers dig it.



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It looks terrific! I really want this plant...it's so unusual!

29 Oct, 2014

 

Andy..you have any idea why when the flowers on this plant age..that long thin filament develops on the flowers? Making then hang another half a foot+, below? It reminds me of those Sausage tree photos you posted.
Anybody?

29 Oct, 2014

 

I can send you cuttings. California to California is legal.

29 Oct, 2014

 

I'm not really familiar with this variety (I've never seen one). It's an incredible-looking vine. It would look great under my shade structure. Is it easy from cuttings?

29 Oct, 2014

 

Its a good one. Blooms most of summer and will also flush a bloom any time in winter- even January when I saw roof frost..this plant had new blooms..they didn't hang by a thread as they aged like the summer blooms. Or,it wasn't old enough for that trait back then?
I've never tried cuttings..its a big lipstick plant filling a large 8" pot. I can go larger next spring.
I also don't take many cuttings or seeds of what I have. One is usually enough and my small lot is another reason.

29 Oct, 2014

 

I should have said- cuttings of 'Twister'. Over the years I've of course taken cuttings of various plants. Just want to be clear.

30 Oct, 2014

 

Does this plant stay outside all year?

30 Oct, 2014

 

All year. Never showed a problem due to cold. Just turns purple and green in summer.

30 Oct, 2014

 

That's great! It's hardy and beautiful!

31 Oct, 2014



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