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This is a pendulous evergreen perennial plant distantly related to African violets but with bright orange-red, long-tubular flowers. It is a member of the genus that gives us the “lipstick plant” - a common houseplant grown in hanging baskets. This epiphytic species is native to the Myanmar/Yunnan Frontier where it grows hanging from the trunks of trees alongside Agapetes spp. and orchids. This very distinctive species has long and linear but very thick and leathery leaves in pairs along the pendulous stems. Fine as a houseplant or in milder regions on an old log or stump where its pendulous branches can hang down.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is a white‑flowered species with blue‑green new foliage on long and arching, densely hairy stems. The pendulous tubular white flowers have green tips and are followed by red “blueberries”. We have had this outside for a few years, so it appears to be relatively hardy for this genus. This species is very similar in appearance to A. malipoensis but smaller‑growing and with smaller leaves.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is a stunning species which features beautiful foliage and flowers. The long arching stems are a bit more upright and stiff than most of the other Agapetes we grow. The broadly lanceolate leaves are up to four inches in length with strongly toothed margins. They are quite glossy and very bullate with deeply impressed veins. The striking pendant flowers of deep yellow hang in clusters from the leaf axils in late summer. A fantastic new introduction. Best in a hanging wire/moss basket or in an old stump or log in milder regions.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is a white‑flowered species with blue‑green new foliage on long and arching, densely hairy stems. The pendulous tubular flowers have green tips and are followed by red berries. We have had this outside for a few years, so it appears to be relatively hardy for this genus. This species is very similar in appearance to A. cauliflora but larger‑growing and with much larger leaves. 

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. An evergreen epiphytic blueberry from the cloud forests of Asia. This species is more compact in growth than many of its epiphytic relatives and not particularly pendulous as so many species in this genus tend to be. Glossy and small rounded leaves along the stems for a very dense habit and appearance. This distinct species has bell-shaped pale to deep red flowers - unusual for this genus. Our first offering.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small, glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching stems. Beautiful and interesting tubular bright red flowers lined with darker red chevrons hang in clusters along the pendulous stems. Epiphytic in the wild and best in a hanging basket or on an old stump. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and it is best to strongly pinch it back for the first couple of years. Native to the eastern Himalaya where it grows from the branches of large rhododendrons and other trees. A very fine and distinct ornamental.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small, glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching stems. Beautiful and interesting tubular bright red flowers lined with darker red chevrons hang in clusters along the pendulous stems. Epiphytic in the wild and best in a hanging basket or on an old stump. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and it is best to strongly pinch it back for the first couple of years. Native to the eastern Himalaya where it grows from the branches of large rhododendrons and other trees. A very fine and distinct ornamental. Similar to the type but this selection reportedly with flared lobes on the corolla tube – note: we have not yet flowered this selection.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small rounded, glossy and deep green leaves arranged along long arching stems. Deep yellow, urn‑shaped flowers hang in clusters from late winter through mid‑spring. Requires excellent drainage and makes a great display in a moss‑lined hanging basket. A fantastic plant with an incredibly long season of bloom.