Hanging Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus Japhrolepis

Pot size - 15cm

 Aeschynanthus japhrolepis – Lipstick Vine  🌿❤️✨

The Aeschynanthus japhrolepis, commonly known as the Lipstick Vine, is a graceful trailing plant admired for its glossy green leaves and vibrant tubular red flowers that emerge like lipstick from a case. Native to tropical regions, it’s perfect for hanging baskets or high shelves, where its cascading stems can show off both foliage and blooms.

Key Features:

✔ Glossy green leaves with elegant trailing growth

✔ Produces striking red tubular flowers that bloom throughout the warmer months

✔ Perfect for hanging baskets or high planters

✔ Compact, easy-care tropical houseplant

✔ Adds a splash of colour and a lush, cascading look to interiors

Care Instructions:

Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Too little light can reduce flowering; avoid harsh direct sun.

Watering: Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Keep the soil lightly moist during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. Mist occasionally or place near a humidifier for best results.

Soil: Use a light, well-draining mix rich in organic matter.

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

Temperature: Ideal range is 18–26°C. Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature drops.

Growth: Trailing habit, typically reaching 30–60 cm in length indoors.

🌿 Tip: Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushier growth and more blooms in the next season.