Botanical Specifications
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Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans)
Aeschynanthus radicans
Glossy trailing vines with red tube-shaped flowers that pop out of dark buds.
About This Botanical
The lipstick plant gets its name from its flowers. Red tubular blooms push out of dark maroon buds at the ends of the stems, a lot like lipstick coming out of a tube. Between flowers it's a full, trailing plant with small, thick, glossy leaves.
In nature it grows on trees, so it likes airy soil that drains fast and doesn't want to stay wet. Water when the top inch dries, give it bright indirect light, and expect the most flowers in spring and summer. If it gets leggy, trim the long stems after it blooms and it will branch out fuller.
Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.
Care card
- Light: Bright indirect light. It flowers poorly in low light.
- Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Let it drain fully.
- Mature size: Trailing stems 1 to 3 feet long.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light. More light, more flowers.
- • Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
- • Mature size: Vines trail 1 to 3 feet.
- • Pet safety:
- • Beginner-friendly: Yes, in a bright spot.
“How do I get my lipstick plant to bloom?”
Bright indirect light is the biggest factor. It blooms most in spring and summer. A slightly snug pot and a cooler, drier rest in winter also help.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans). Planters ship separately from live plants.
