This is how the pubic flower thrives

The ideal location for the Aeschynanthus

the Shame flower loves it bright and warm, but it does not tolerate the blazing sun well. Therefore it stands better on a bright east or west window than on a south window, where it should be shaded over the midday hours. A north window, on the other hand, might be too dark for her.

Since many varieties of pubic flowers develop long hanging shoots, they are very suitable for planting hanging baskets. If the Aeschynanthus is moved while it bears buds or flowers, then these could fall off. So avoid changing location during this time. The temperature should be between 20 ° C and 25 ° C during the growth phase.

Water and fertilize the Aeschynanthus properly

Your Aeschynanthus likes the warm and humid climate best. Accordingly, it should be watered regularly. If the root ball dries out, the plant could die. From March to August, give her a little liquid fertilizer about every two weeks.

The pubic flower is extremely grateful for occasional spraying with lukewarm, lime-free water. In this way you ensure optimal humidity and at the same time prevent infestation with annoying aphids.

Hibernate the pubic flower

In winter you should allow your pubic flower to hibernate at around 16 ° C. The plant does not grow during this time, but it will bloom abundantly in the next year. Make sure you limit the amount and frequency of watering significantly, but do not let the soil dry out. Without hibernation, the flowers of your Aeschynanthus will be much sparser.

The essentials in brief:

• Location: warm, bright, without direct sunlight
• Humidity: rather high
• Temperature: between 20 ° C and 25 ° C
• pour regularly and sprinkle with water
• Use lukewarm and lime-free water, preferably rainwater
• fertilize: from March to August about every 2 weeks
• Hibernation at approx. 16 ° C promotes flowering