Lipstick Vine

Lipstick Vine Care

Aeschynanthus Spp.

Other names: Basket Plant

What is the plant

Lipstick plant is a beautiful flowering indoor plant prized for its shiny foliage and interesting flowers. It gets its name because the flower buds peek out of dark-colored tubes, looking like a miniature tube of lipstick.This tropical houseplant puts on a lovely display in front of a bright window and is an excellent choice for adding a splash of color to brightly lit kitchens, bathrooms, and dining rooms.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

min 10b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Too much water is disastrous for growing lipstick plants. You should water the plants moderately and be sure not to soak the soil or you risk root rot and fungal problems.
Pruning
Prune the vine's stems back after it finishes flowering each year to keep it from getting ragged.
Fertilizer
Lipstick plant care begins with airy soil and proper fertilization. A 3-2-1 ratio liquid fertilizer gives a good result as long as you keep the soil moist. Be sure that you add a small amount of vitamins to the potting soil as part of the fertilization program.

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Sunlight
The Aeschynanthus lipstick vine will not bloom without adequate light. Avoid placing this plant in full shade or full sun. The plant needs bright light for a portion of the day, but not all day long.
Soil
Keep the lipstick vine in potting soil with good drainage and aeration. If you repot it, choose a neutral to acidic soil with excellent drainage.
Temperature
Air and soil temperatures must be a minimum of 70 to 80 F. (21-27 C.) for proper blooming. You will get some blooming at 65 F. (18 C.), but it will be limited. At 50 F. (10 C.), you risk chilling, which is an injury that results in dark red leaves.