Hanging Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus Caroline

Pot size - 17cm

Aeschynanthus ‘Caroline’ – Lipstick Vine Caroline 🌿❤️✨

The Aeschynanthus ‘Caroline’, commonly known as the Lipstick Vine Caroline, is a gorgeous trailing houseplant loved for its glossy green leaves and eye-catching tubular blooms. When in flower, the buds emerge like little tubes of lipstick, bursting open into vibrant red blossoms that add a touch of tropical charm to any indoor space. Its cascading habit makes it ideal for hanging planters or high shelves.

Key Features:

✔ Glossy, deep green foliage with a lush, trailing habit

✔ Vibrant red tubular flowers that resemble “lipstick” tubes

✔ Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, and bright corners

✔ Easy-care and rewarding with regular blooms

✔ Brings a tropical, decorative flair to any room

Care Instructions:

Light: Enjoys bright, indirect light; helps stimulate flowering. Avoid harsh direct sun.

Watering: Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Keep lightly moist but never soggy.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist lightly in dry rooms.

Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally enriched with perlite or orchid bark.

Feeding: Fertilise every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a flowering houseplant feed.

Temperature: Keep between 18–26°C; avoid cold drafts.

Growth: Trails beautifully to around 20–40 cm, depending on care and light.

🌿 Tip: After flowering, lightly prune the stems to encourage fuller growth and more blooms in the next cycle.