Lipstick Plant Care Guide
Lipstick Plant, also known as Aeschynanthus, is a tropical trailing plant loved for its glossy leaves and bright tubular flowers that look like little tubes of lipstick. It is a beautiful choice for hanging baskets, shelves, and bright indoor corners.
Meet the Lipstick Plant
Lipstick Plants are tropical vines that can trail beautifully or be trained to climb. They prefer bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and moderate to high humidity. With the right care, they can reward you with unique colorful blooms indoors.
☀️ Light
Lipstick Plants thrive in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, so filtered light near a bright window is ideal. They can tolerate lower light, but they may not bloom as well.
💧 Water
Water when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry. Let extra water drain out fully, and avoid letting the plant sit in soggy soil. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows down.
🌿 Humidity
Lipstick Plants prefer moderate to high humidity. If your home is dry, especially in winter, use a humidifier, humidity tray, or group it near other plants.
🌡️ Temperature
Keep it in warm indoor temperatures around 60 to 85°F. Protect it from drafts, cold windows, air conditioners, and sudden temperature changes.
🐾 Pet Safety
Lipstick Plant is considered pet safe, making it a good trailing plant option for homes with cats or dogs.
⭐ Difficulty
Medium. It is manageable indoors, but it needs bright indirect light, steady watering, and good humidity to bloom well.
RootGrowings tip: If your Lipstick Plant is not blooming, move it to brighter indirect light. Too little light usually gives you leaves, but fewer flowers.
Common Problems Q&A
Why are my Lipstick Plant leaves turning yellow?
Yellow leaves are usually caused by overwatering or poor drainage. Use well-draining soil, water only when the top soil dries, and make sure the pot has drainage holes.
Why is my Lipstick Plant not blooming?
Lipstick Plants need bright indirect light to bloom well. If it is not flowering, move it to a brighter spot and avoid overfeeding with fertilizer, which can create more leaves instead of flowers.
Why is my Lipstick Plant becoming leggy?
Leggy growth usually means the plant is not getting enough light. Move it closer to bright indirect light and prune long stems to encourage fuller, bushier growth.
