Aeschynanthus - Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus - Lipstick Plant
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Add a touch of the extraordinary to your indoor garden with the Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus)! This captivating trailing epiphyte is celebrated for its distinctive flowers that emerge from dark buds, resembling vibrant tubes of lipstick. Its lush, often glossy green leaves cascade beautifully, making it perfect for hanging baskets and shelves.
Key Characteristics:
Unique Blooms: Produces clusters of tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, or pink, resembling lipstick.
Trailing Habit: Features long, vining stems ideal for hanging displays or cascading from shelves.
Lush Foliage: Boasts attractive, often glossy green leaves that provide year-round interest.
Relatively Low Maintenance: Easy to care for with the right conditions.
Care Tips:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Watering: Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in the fall and winter.
Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity. Consider misting regularly, especially in dry environments.
Temperature: Thrives in average room temperatures (65-75°F or 18-24°C). Avoid drafts and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix amended with orchid bark or perlite.
Fertilizing: Feed lightly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks. The first photo serves a display purpose only. The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same and plants will be shipped as bare rooted.
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