Aeschynanthus Radicans, more commonly known as a lipstick plant, is a popular and striking evergreen tropical house plant.
It gets its name from the vibrant red and tubular flowers that appear above a burgundy bud. These flowers grow in clusters and, along with the waxy, glossy, green foliage, they have a cascading, vine-like habit. This makes them an ideal choice for use in hanging baskets or tall containers.
the lipstick plant is generally considered a relatively easy-to-care-for houseplant.
Lipstick plants appreciate bright but filtered light.
Potted lipstick plant will benefit from being grown in a medium that is well-aerated, evenly moist, and light. Many enthusiasts include sand and sphagnum moss in their mix as this helps ensure good drainage, prevents over-compaction, and promotes absorbency.
Your lipstick plant will appreciate regular applications of a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season
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.
Ideal temperatures for a healthy blooming Lipstick Plants range somewhere between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. As a tropical species, they appreciate warmth and high humidity. Temperatures that fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit aren't ideal, and leaf drop will usually start to occur.
Sudden changes in temperatures and drafts are problematic too. So it's best not to sit your lipstick plant close beside doors, drafty windows, or air conditioning.
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