Lipstick Plant (口红花)
An epiphytic species, these plants are native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Aeschynanthus pulcher (Blume)
Synonyms:
Aeschynanthus lobbianus
Aeschynanthus parvifolius
COMMON NAME
Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine, Basket Vine口红花,
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) Plant Growth Form Shrub (Trailing), Epiphyte Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic Maximum Height 0.5 m to 1 m Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width 0.1 m to 0.5 m PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Semi-Shade
Best grown under semi-shade or bright filtered light condition. Lipstick plants appreciate bright but filtered light. Too much direct sunlight can cause leaf scorch, and too little will result in a poor display of flowering and leaf drop.
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Water your lipstick plant when the top 25% of soil is dry.
May need more frequent watering when the plant is blooming and less water while dormant.
Plant Growth Rate Moderate Propagation Method Stem Cutting FAQs
- Leaves Dropping – improper watering.
- Flowers or buds dropping off – improper watering or sudden temperature or enivronmental changes.
- Leaves turning yellow – inadequate water, light or both.
- Lipstick plant won’t bloom – inadequate light or nutritions.
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Disclaimer
The information in this website is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
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