Aeschynanthus radicans syn. Aeschynanthus lobbianus
Lipstick Plant
The Aeschynanthus lipstick vine has pointy, waxy leaves and blooms with bright clusters of red blossoms. These flowers emerge from a maroon bud resembling a tube of lipstick from which the plant derives its common name. It can be quite scraggly, but given good light and proper care, it will mature into an attractive basket plant.
Contributed by @MrsPogolographer
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Lipstick Plant
Latin name
Aeschynanthus radicans syn. Aeschynanthus lobbianus
type
Houseplant
family
Gesneriaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Aeschynanthus radicans syn. Aeschynanthus lobbianus
The Aeschynanthus lipstick vine has pointy, waxy leaves and blooms with bright clusters of red blossoms. These flowers emerge from a maroon bud resembling a tube of lipstick from which the plant derives its common name. It can be quite scraggly, but given good light and proper care, it will mature into an attractive basket plant.
Planting indoors.
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
To display its cascading habit perfectly, plant in a hanging basket. The plant needs bright light for a portion of the day, but not all day long. Avoid placing it in full sun. It should be grown in a room temperature of 21-27C for maximum bloom but will flower to a lesser degree in a temperature as low as 16C.