Mona Lisa Plant

Mona Lisa Plant Care

Aeschynanthus 'mona Liza'

Other names: Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine

What is the plant

Plant type: Compact flowering climbing plant. Decorative period: summer. Size: 10-15 cm, shoots 20-100 cm long. Flowers: 5-6 cm long, tubular, reddish-orange. Leaves: up to 5 cm long, oval, pointed, leathery, shiny, dark green. Temperature: 15-21 C, 18 C in winter. Lighting: good, protect from direct sunlight. Humidity: High. Watering: regular in summer during the flowering period, do not allow waterlogging. Top Dressing: semi-concentrated fertilizer in spring and summer every 3-4 weeks. Propagation: cuttings up to 10 cm, in spring and summer at a temperature of 21 C. Soil: a mixture of deciduous earth, peat, sand with the addition of charcoal, sphagnum moss (1:1:1). Possible problems: mealybug and aphid. Purpose: on the floor, on window sills, in greenhouses

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

max 13b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Normal

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Although lipstick plant like consistent moisture, particularly during their most prolific growing period, overwatering and saturated conditions can lead to root rot, leaf drop, and fungal issues.
Pruning
With its cascading habit, pruning of the stems can help to prevent the plant from looking straggly. It can also help to encourage new and healthy growth and a fuller appearanc
Fertilizer
Your lipstick plant will appreciate regular applications of a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.

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Sunlight
Stop fertilizing during this time and keep the plant in bright light.
Soil
Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant prefers to have slightly moist conditions. Regular potting mix with sphagnum moss added or African Violet potting mix works well.
Temperature
Indoor temperatures ranging between 75°F to 85°F promote the best growth and flowering. Lipstick Plants will tolerate temperatures down to 60°F but the growth slows. When indoor temperatures drop to 50°F or lower, the plant suffers tissue damage and leaf drop.

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Additional
Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses.
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.
Popularity
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