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***This post is a part of my April A to Z series where this year I will be highlighting different plants each day.  Check out this page to see all of my posts combined on one easy sheet. ***

Aeschynanthus lobbianus (Lipstick Vine)

Photo taken by Wikimedia user Smuliman and used by Wikimedia Creative Commons license.  See original here.

This is a trailing vine which has bright red flowers.

Origin: Southeast Asia

Lighting: moderate to bright

Soil:Prefers well draining soil that is moist but not wet.

Temperature: 60-75 degrees F.

Does well in humid environments.

$5.99/each at NE Herp

Photos taken by NEHerp.  Check them out here.

Anubias barteri

This is a hearty and resilient species of freshwater aquarium plants.

Origin: West Africa

Lighting: Anubias barteri can thrive in a wide range of light from low light to high light

Water: 72-82 degrees F

Because these plants are slow growing and the leaves are thick so they will not move often, the leaves have a good chance of developing algae.  You must keep moist as it establishes.  Glass Box Tropicals suggests starting out the plant within a pond or small water feature and allowing the plant to naturally grow into your tank.

Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Bonsai’

$16.99/each at Glass Box Tropicals  –They also have a ‘Petite’ version for $5.99

Photos taken by Glass Box Tropicals.  Check them out here.

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