There are many species of Aeschynanthus, all of which have long, trailing stems and bright flowers.

The large, fleshy, dark green leaves are up to 10 cm (4 in) long and 4 cm (1+1⁄2 in) wide and are arranged in groups along the stems.

Most of the time they are shaded in different colors, from orange–yellow in the lower area to orange–red at the tip with a blotched red inside and a yellow streaked throat.

With a minimum temperature of 8 °C (46 °F), A. speciosus is grown as a houseplant in temperate regions.

It requires bright light but not direct sunlight, does best in humid conditions, and should be potted in a porous, acidic medium.