Give her a drink when the top two inches of her soil feel dry. She likes her soil lightly moist, but not soggy.
She grows best in conditions where the light is bright but indirect, i.e. not direct sun. She won’t do well in shade.
She’s from the tropics so she loves a moist environment. Mist her every few days, or give her a home in the bathroom.
Botanical name
Aeschynanthus 'pink polka'
Nickname
Lipstick plant
Plant type
Indoor hanging plant
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height
25-35cm
Pet/baby safe
Yes
Nursery pot size
15cm
The lipstick plants, or aeschynanthus, is found in steamy forests across the eastern hemisphere. There are over 150 different species, most of them epiphytes, which means they grow in nooks on trees or rocks, rather than on the ground.
Keep its soil lightly moist and give it a regular squirt with a mister. It’s also a good idea to feed it once per month in spring and summer. This plant is a beauty, whether it’s a hanging plant or cascading its bright green leaves from a high shelf.
Did you know?
Most lipstick plants are pollinated not by bees but by stunning sunbirds. You don’t get a lot of sunbirds in the wild in Britain, sadly.
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