Hi Yale,

Any chance that's a Dischidia rather than Aeschenanthus? The manner of centrally clumped blooms rather remind of Dischidias, maybe D. picta (tho' I think that usually blooms red). The leaves seem reminiscent of the too.

Little charmer whatever its name.

Lena (aka Karen)

If it is an Aeschynanthus - what we are seeing now - is a calyx. So - when flowers will fully open and the corolla itself will emerge - and it will take its sweet time - then we will know for sure.

Thanks for the help. Bud is now open and it is of the 'lipstick' assemblage.

Aha ... Aeschynanthus.

Definitely Aeschynanthus 'Thai Pink.' I've grown this plant for several years and it looks just like this. This plant is also a seasonal bloomer that blooms once or twice a year, often the heaviest at this time of year. It's a fantastic, large-growing Aeschynanthus. Be prepared for vines that will quickly reach 6+ feet long. The pink color is also rather unusual for Aeschynanthus too.