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Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus japhrolepis
Pet Friendly
Hanging Plant
Medium Care
Glossy, shaggy vining plant!
Add texture to your hanging plant collection, with this Lipstick variety, a plant with distinctive shaggy texture and glossy appearance!
Its seasonal bright red flowers emerging from maroon buds reminiscent of a tube of lipstick made it earn the Lipstick Plant name.
The Aeschynanthus japhrolepis is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia where it grows from tree branches (making it an epiphytic plant). Lipstick Plants are easy to look after and with the right care you will be rewarded with flowers year after year.
- Low-Maintenance Beauty: Caring for this plant is a breeze. With the right attention, you'll enjoy its stunning flowers year after year.
- Even if you're not a seasoned plant enthusiast, the Lipstick Plant's ease of care makes it an excellent choice for beginners.
- Tropical epiphyte: it grows on tree branches as an epiphytic plant, making it a perfect hanging plant for tall surfaces in your home.
- Its tropical roots make it an ideal choice for those looking to create a lush indoor paradise.
- Fun Fact: The name Aeschynanthus comes from the Greek contraction of aischuno (shy) and anthos (flower), so the literal translation is 'shy red flower'.
Lipstick Plant Care Guide
Light
I love bright light but not direct sunlight - it scorches my leaves.
Water
I prefer my soil on the dry side but please never leave me totally dry. I can withstand a certain amount of drought but not overwatering so please don't let me sit in water. I'm also partial to regular misting.
Temperature
I'm happy with normal room temperature but keep me away from hot or cold draughts, please.
Feeding
Feed me with regular liquid fertiliser during spring and summer every 2-3 weeks
Grooming
The best time to prune me is after flowering season. Keep my stems from getting straggly to encourage thicker growth. Or, just pick off any dry leaves and let me grow wild!
Care
The most common issue with me is leaf-drop - if more than the top inch of my soil is dry, please water me more. If you notice yellow leaves, I probably need more light.
Lipstick Plant General Information
Origin
I am native to Malaysia and Indonesia.
Size
My vines can grow up to 1m in length indoors, if cared for well.
Toxicity
Good news: I am pet-safe!
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