Aeschynanthus Radicans (Lipstick Plant) 《毛萼口红花》

🌿 Why Choose Aeschynanthus radicans?

 • Eye-catching red blooms with glossy green foliage

 • Trailing growth—perfect for vertical or hanging displays

 • Low-maintenance, with long seasonal interest

🌺 Aeschynanthus radicans (Lipstick Plant) – Care Tips

The Aeschynanthus radicans, commonly called the Lipstick Plant, is a tropical trailing plant known for its glossy green leaves and vibrant red tubular flowers that emerge from dark buds—resembling a tube of lipstick!

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate some early morning or filtered sunlight

• Too little light may result in no blooms and leggy growth

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry

• Reduce watering in winter

• Avoid soggy soil – overwatering can cause root rot

🌱 Soil

• Use a light, well-draining mix (e.g. peat + perlite + orchid bark)

• Epiphytic by nature—likes air around the roots

• Ensure pot has good drainage holes

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Not frost-tolerant – keep above 15°C (59°F)

• Prefers moderate to high humidity (50–70%) – mist regularly or use a humidifier

🌿 Growth & Maintenance

• Trailing stems can grow 1–2 feet long or more

• Prune after flowering to keep it bushy and neat

• Rotate occasionally for even growth

🌸 Blooming

• Flowers mainly in spring and summer

• Needs good light and slight root-binding to bloom well

• Use a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer every 2–4 weeks in growing season

🐾 Pet Safety

• Considered non-toxic to pets, but always best to keep out of chewing range

Pro Tip: Let it slightly dry out between waterings, and don’t move it too often—Lipstick Plants dislike sudden environmental changes and may drop buds if stressed.

Let Aeschynanthus radicans liven up your space with its tropical energy, graceful drape, and cheerful blooms.