Hanging Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus Pink Polka

Aeschynanthus ‘Pink Polka’ – Lipstick Plant with a Twist

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Aeschynanthus ‘Pink Polka’ is a charming variety of lipstick plant, known for its glossy trailing foliage and bubblegum-pink tubular blooms that pop like little lipstick tubes. Unlike the classic red varieties, ‘Pink Polka’ adds a softer, playful splash of colour to hanging baskets or high shelves.

Key Features:

✔ Delicate pink flowers with classic lipstick plant shape

✔ Trailing stems with shiny green leaves

✔ Blooms in flushes during the warmer months

✔ Ideal for hanging displays and macramé planters

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light – too much direct sun may scorch leaves

• Watering: Water when the top 2–3cm of soil is dry – avoid soggy roots

• Humidity: Loves moderate to high humidity – ideal for kitchens or bathrooms

• Soil: Use a light, well-draining mix – orchid or epiphyte mix works well

• Feeding: Feed every 4 weeks in spring/summer with a flowering houseplant feed

• Temperature: Best in 18–26°C – avoid cold draughts

• Growth: Trails up to 30–60cm over time

🌿 Tip: Deadhead spent blooms and trim back straggly stems to keep it tidy and blooming.