How to Grow and Care for Lipstick plants

Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is an evergreen perennial vine that will grow to 71 cm high. Often called the lipstick plant, its pointy, waxy leaves provide the perfect foliage while brilliant red blossoms emerge from a tubular-shaped bud to look like a tube of lipstick. It blooms from summer through winter with clusters of brilliant red trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil.

Another name for slendertoothwort (Aeschynanthus acuminatus) is the lipstick plant. That’s because the deep crimson flower sticking up out of the burgundy buds is reminiscent of a tube of lipstick. This plant is an epiphyte. This means it grows on a host, such as a tree or rock. Instead of obtaining nutrients from the soil, it gets everything it needs to survive from the air.

Lipstick plant is a vine with leathery and juicy green leaves that complement its bright red flowers that look like lipstick tubes, hence its common name. Because of its attractive appearance, this plant has spread far and wide from its tropical habitat and is now a prized indoor plant worldwide. This ornamental is also very easy to care for and maintain.

Lipstick plant is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. The plant's name of "lipstick" is derived from its striking red flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. It is a popular houseplant, especially for hanging baskets, and it is relatively easy to care for. In the wild, lipstick plant is a popular food source for birds and small animals. The nectar-rich flowers are also attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.

Lipstick plants 'Japhrolepis' is a type of lipstick plant that stands out because of its dense clusters of unusually fine leaves. This plant’s trailing nature makes it ideal for hanging baskets, and since it can’t handle the cold, it is often grown as a houseplant.