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I have had this plant for years & it has never bloomed up until
now.
Wondering if anyone knows it's name? The leaves & flowers are
about 3 inches long sizewise & the plant is in a hanging basket.
Cheers Wendy
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I believe it is called a Shrimp Plant

On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:03:57 -0800, "Wendy7" wrote:

I have had this plant for years & it has never bloomed up until
now.
Wondering if anyone knows it's name? The leaves & flowers are
about 3 inches long sizewise & the plant is in a hanging basket.
Cheers Wendy

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On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:03:57 -0800, "Wendy7" wrote:

I have had this plant for years & it has never bloomed up until
now.
Wondering if anyone knows it's name? The leaves & flowers are
about 3 inches long sizewise & the plant is in a hanging basket.
Cheers Wendy


Aeschinanthus - Lipstick Plant
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Sunset Zone 17
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Thanks "Garrapata" always nice to have the botanical name as well.
Cheers Wendy
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On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 15:03:57 -0800, "Wendy7" wrote:

I have had this plant for years & it has never bloomed up until
now.
Wondering if anyone knows it's name? The leaves & flowers are
about 3 inches long sizewise & the plant is in a hanging basket.
Cheers Wendy


Aeschinanthus - Lipstick Plant
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Monterey California
USDA Zone 9
Sunset Zone 17


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I have had this plant for years & it has never bloomed up until
now.
Wondering if anyone knows it's name? The leaves & flowers are
about 3 inches long sizewise & the plant is in a hanging basket.
Cheers Wendy

hello Wendy.. it's a Lipstick Plant..
i like that flower because it can be a decorative hanging plant around the house..
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