Agapetes rugosum x serpens
Himalayan Lantern
‘Himalayan Lantern’ and with attractive bright red flowers on arching stems can be used in a hanging basket, container grown or even trained as a weeping standard plant. The thickened base of Agapetes serpens x rugosum forms a textured caudex over time which makes it an ideal Bonsai plant. It is mostly grown in climates from cool temperate to sub-tropical. Propagation is from cuttings.
Contributed by @kevsta3k
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Himalayan Lantern
Latin name
Agapetes rugosum x serpens
type
Bonsai
family
Ericaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
0.60 M
Agapetes rugosum x serpens
‘Himalayan Lantern’ and with attractive bright red flowers on arching stems can be used in a hanging basket, container grown or even trained as a weeping standard plant. The thickened base of Agapetes serpens x rugosum forms a textured caudex over time which makes it an ideal Bonsai plant. It is mostly grown in climates from cool temperate to sub-tropical. Propagation is from cuttings.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Agapetes probably can survive several degrees of frost, but it's happiest if kept above freezing. It grows well indoors in a pot or hanging planter. It appreciates some sun, but give it some protection from strong, afternoon sun. It prefers a slightly-acidic, well-draining soil mix that's kept evenly moist. Over about 40-45% humidity is best.
kevsta3k