Aeschynanthus Radicans - Lipstick Plant

The Lipstick Plant is a vining houseplant that is characterized by its shiny foliage and blooming flowers. It gets its common name of 'Lipstick Plant' from its flowering buds that peek out of dark-colored tubes, resembling miniature tubes of lipstick. This plant thrives in medium to bright indirect light. The more light it gets, the more it will bloom. Ed's Plant Profile Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus Radicans   Common Name(s): Lipstick Plant Family: Gesneriaceae Native Range: Peninsula Thailand to West and Central Malesia Ed's Care Guide Care Level: Easy Light: Medium to bright indirect light Water: Keep soil moist. Avoid over-watering Humidity:  Basic household humidity Temperature: 75-85F Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves. Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer Propagation: Stem Cuttings Growth: Vining, Bushy Common Pests:  Look out for aphids, mealybugs, and mites Toxicity: Known to be n