The lipstick plant is a visually captivating evergreen perennial commonly cultivated indoors. Named for its bright red, tubular blooms resembling lipstick tubes, this tropical epiphyte naturally grows on tree branches and rocky crevices. When grown as a houseplant, it thrives best in a well-draining soil mix. Providing ample warmth, humidity, and indirect sunlight encourages abundant flowering for most of the year, especially during summer and fall.
Details
Botanical Name
Aeschynanthus radicans
Common Name
Lipstick Plant
Hardiness Zone
- 10
Appearance
Max Height
3 feet
Max Spread
3 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Red
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Summer to Fall
Moisture
Average to Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Bright, Filtered Light
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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