Aeschynanthus 'Curly Lipstick'
Aeschynanthus 'Curly Lipstick'
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The Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly Lipstick' is a captivating houseplant with lush, curly-edged leaves that boast vibrant shades of green with it's vines sporting a deep-red or burgundy hue. While the leaves and vines themselves are beautiful, the true star of this plant is its stunning, tube-shaped flowers that resemble glistening drops of lipstick. These blossoms come in a rich and velvety red or burgundy hue. The 'Curly Lipstick' Aeschynanthus shows a growth pattern of curly leaves and climbing or trailing stems. As a relatively fast-growing indoor plant, 'Curly Lipstick' can reach a height of up to 1-2 feet.
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical & Common Names
Botanical: Aeschynanthus radicans
Common: Curly Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant, Curly Lipstick Vine
Necessary Care Tips
Necessary Care Tips
- Light: Bright Indirect
- Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
- Humidity: High
- Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
- Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
- Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix
Advanced Care Tips
Advanced Care Tips
- This plant prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some direct morning or late afternoon sun.
- Trim back any leggy growth and remove dead or yellow leaves to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Plant Insights
Plant Insights
- Member of the Gesneriaceae family, also known as the African Violet family, which is a large family flowering plants that includes over 3,200 species.
- Aeschynanthus is native to the humid rainforests of Southeast Asia.
- The Lipstick Plant gets its name from its bright, tubular flowers that emerge from a darker-colored tube, resembling a lipstick.
- Pet Safe / Nontoxic
- Medium Maintenance
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