Aeschynanthus

Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus is commonly grown in a hanging pot, The Lipstick plant has trailing stems with leathery leaves and tubed sapped flowers commonly red however occasionally found in yellows, pinks, and oranges, with blooms as large as 3 inches. It gets its name from the buds that come out of dark colored tubes making them look like little lipstick tubes.

Recommendations for growing success:

Temperature: 60°F -80°F during the summer at least 55°F during winter

Light: Bright light but no direct sunlight

Water: Allow the soil to dry out in between watering

Humidity: Prefers a humid environment for blooming

Varieties

Aeschynanthus Curly Lipstick
Aeschynanthus Ruby
Aeschynanthus Thai Pink
Aeshynanthus Gracilis
Aeschynanthus Purple Star
Aeschynanthus Verigated

Aeschynanthus Mona Lisa
Aeschynanthus Twister