A potted 5" or 7" Lipstick plant in our cream/white planter or cement planter.
The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a popular, striking, evergreen perennial, often grown as a houseplant. It gets its name from its vibrant red, tubular flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. If the plant gets enough warmth, humidity, and filtered sunlight, you'll enjoy a prolific display of flowers through much of the year with the most abundant show in the summer and fall.
How to care for your new Lipstick plant:
SUNLIGHT: Lipstick plants need bright but filtered light to thrive. Too much direct sunlight can cause leaf scorch, and too little will result in a poor display of flowering and leaf drop.
WATER: Moderate watering is best. Ideally, you want to avoid allowing the potting medium to dry out completely and offer water when the top couple of inches are no longer damp.
HUMIDITY/TEMPERATURE: Ideal temperatures for healthy blooming lipstick plants range somewhere between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures that fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit aren't ideal, and leaf drop will usually start to occur. As a tropical species, it appreciates warmth and high humidity; regular misting is recommended to keep the plant healthy. Misting should be done in the morning to discourage fungal leaf spot diseases.
* Note: Plants and planters may vary. The pictures shown are examples of the style.
