Hanging lipstick - Aeschynanthus Bicolore Variegated

eschynanthus Bicolore Variegated – Variegated Lipstick Plant 💄🌿

A rare twist on a classic trailing houseplant, Aeschynanthus bicolore variegated features lush cascading vines with cream-splashed green leaves and eye-catching bicolour tubular flowers in shades of red and orange. Its variegated foliage adds year-round interest, even when not in bloom, and it’s perfect for hanging pots, macrame holders, or trailing from shelves.

Key Features:

✔ Striking variegated leaves with soft cream and green marbling
✔ Showy two-tone lipstick-shaped flowers in red and orange
✔ Fast-growing trailing or cascading habit
✔ Great for bright indoor spaces, especially hanging displays
✔ Low-maintenance and long-lived when kept warm and bright

Care Instructions:

• Light: Loves bright, indirect light – helps maintain strong variegation and flowering

• Watering: Water when the top third of the soil is dry – reduce in winter

• Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity – mist occasionally or use a pebble tray

• Soil: Use a light, free-draining potting mix (like orchid or aroid mix)

• Feeding: Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring/summer with a bloom-boosting fertiliser

• Temperature: Thrives in 18–26°C – avoid cold drafts and frost

• Growth: Trailing stems can reach up to 60cm or more – trim to shape if needed

🌿 Tip: Blooms best with good light and slight root-bound conditions – don’t rush to repot!