Lipstick Plant
Best trailing indoor plant for pet-free homes seeking tropical color.
Bring a touch of the tropics indoors with the Lipstick Plant from Holly Days Nursery. This captivating epiphyte features lush, waxy leaves cascading from vine-like stems, perfect for hanging baskets. Around early spring, it rewards you with unique, vibrant reddish-orange blooms. While it adds exotic beauty to your home, please note it is toxic to pets. This established plant thrives in high humidity and is best suited for indoor cultivation, bringing a unique splash of color and life to your living space.
$26.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1078
/ 2705
#1078 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
Botanical Name
Aeschynanthus
/ Aeschynanthus
Who it's for
- Interior decorators seeking vibrant, year-round floral accents
- Apartment dwellers maximizing vertical space with hanging displays
- Pet owners prioritizing safe greenery for curious animals
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with low-light apartments or north-facing windows
- Busy homeowners living in dry, arid climates
- Casual plant keepers wanting low-maintenance, pest-free foliage
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Vibrant blooms and cascading vines create an instant tropical focal point.
Display Versatility
Perfectly suited for hanging baskets to maximize vertical interior space.
Humidity Sensitivity
Requires consistent moisture levels that may challenge novice indoor gardeners.
Pet Safety
Toxic foliage necessitates careful placement away from curious household pets.
Bloom Reliability
Consistent early spring flowering rewards proper light and humidity care.
Growth Habit
Lush, waxy foliage maintains a healthy, full appearance year-round.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Aeschynanthus
Plant Type
Tropical Epiphyte
Flower Color
Reddish orange
Available Pot Sizes
3", 4", 6"
Toxicity to Pets
Toxic
Humidity Requirements
High
Bloom Period
Early spring
Features
- Vining growth habit for hanging displays
- Unique reddish-orange blooms
- Tropical epiphyte for indoor settings
- Thick, waxy leaves
- Ideal for hanging baskets
- Blooms in early spring
- Requires high humidity
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the Lipstick Plant, noting its robust health and vibrant foliage right out of the box. A major theme is the plant's reliability; it is easy to maintain and quickly produces the unique, bright red blooms that give it its name. Buyers feel confident in its ability to thrive indoors, making it a highly satisfying purchase for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
No, the Lipstick Plant is toxic to pets. It is best to keep this plant in a hanging basket or on a high shelf that is completely inaccessible to curious animals.
To encourage those vibrant reddish-orange blooms in the spring, place your plant in a spot with bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch the waxy leaves, while too little light will prevent it from flowering.
You can boost humidity by grouping it with other plants, placing it on a pebble tray filled with water, or keeping it in a naturally humid room like a bathroom with a window. Misting the leaves occasionally can also help, though it is less effective than a humidifier.
No, your plant will be happy in its nursery pot for some time. Wait until you see roots growing out of the drainage holes or the soil drying out significantly faster than usual before moving it to a slightly larger container.
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Because it is an epiphyte, it prefers consistent moisture but will suffer if left sitting in soggy, waterlogged soil.
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