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Lipstick plants (Aeschynanthus)
Members of lipstick plants are popularly cultivated for home and tropical gardens. The vivid red buds are said to resemble lipstick, hence the common name of ‘Lipstick Plants.' They are a variable genus with species that are climbers, trailing perennials, or subshrubs. This genus got its name Aeschynanthus from the Greek words meaning "shame flower," in reference to the red color of the blooms.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of Lipstick plants
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Lipstick plants
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Cultivated
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No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lipstick plants
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Lipstick plants is known for its vibrant flowers and trailing growth habit, making it popular for indoor and hanging basket cultivation. In terms of light, lipstick plants thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate lower light levels. Consistent moisture is key, requiring well-draining soil to prevent root rot, with a slight reduction in watering during the cooler months. Ideal temperatures range from 60-75°F (15-24°C), and lipstick plants prefers high humidity. Common challenges include aphids, mealybugs, and fungal diseases, often due to overwatering or poor air circulation. Seasonally, reduce watering in the winter and resume regular feeding and watering in the spring to encourage growth and blooming.
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Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is an evergreen perennial vine that will grow to 71 cm high. Often called the lipstick plant, its pointy, waxy leaves provide the perfect foliage while brilliant red blossoms emerge from a tubular-shaped bud to look like a tube of lipstick. It blooms from summer through winter with clusters of brilliant red trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Slendertoothwort
Another name for slendertoothwort (Aeschynanthus acuminatus) is the lipstick plant. That’s because the deep crimson flower sticking up out of the burgundy buds is reminiscent of a tube of lipstick. This plant is an epiphyte. This means it grows on a host, such as a tree or rock. Instead of obtaining nutrients from the soil, it gets everything it needs to survive from the air.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant is a vine with leathery and juicy green leaves that complement its bright red flowers that look like lipstick tubes, hence its common name. Because of its attractive appearance, this plant has spread far and wide from its tropical habitat and is now a prized indoor plant worldwide. This ornamental is also very easy to care for and maintain.
Lipstick plant
The lipstick plant is known as a variety of "lipstick plant" due to its tube-shaped scarlet flowers. The Aeschynanthus 'Twister XL' is a combination of "aischyno", meaning to be ashamed, and "anthos", meaning flower. This tropical plant works well in hanging baskets indoors, particularly in rooms that get warm and humid, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. The plant's name of "lipstick" is derived from its striking red flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. It is a popular houseplant, especially for hanging baskets, and it is relatively easy to care for. In the wild, lipstick plant is a popular food source for birds and small animals. The nectar-rich flowers are also attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Lipstick plant 'Japhrolepsis'
Often grown as a hanging plant in cooler climates and an outdoor climber in warm, humid regions, lipstick plant 'Japhrolepsis' is prized for its profusion of bright-colored flowers. The flower’s shape, similar to a tube of lipstick is why it is commonly referred to as the ‘Lipstick’ plant.
Aeschynanthus 'Japhrolepis'
Aeschynanthus 'Japhrolepis' is a type of lipstick plant that stands out because of its dense clusters of unusually fine leaves. This plant’s trailing nature makes it ideal for hanging baskets, and since it can’t handle the cold, it is often grown as a houseplant.
Twisted lipstick plant
Twisted lipstick plant is typically grown indoors in hanging baskets that allow its trailing stems to dangle attractively. This hybrid is stronger and produces more flowers than other lipstick plants. Its showy tubular flowers look a little like red lipsticks and offer plenty of ornamental appeal.
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Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is an evergreen perennial vine that will grow to 71 cm high. Often called the lipstick plant, its pointy, waxy leaves provide the perfect foliage while brilliant red blossoms emerge from a tubular-shaped bud to look like a tube of lipstick. It blooms from summer through winter with clusters of brilliant red trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Slendertoothwort
Slendertoothwort
Another name for slendertoothwort (Aeschynanthus acuminatus) is the lipstick plant. That’s because the deep crimson flower sticking up out of the burgundy buds is reminiscent of a tube of lipstick. This plant is an epiphyte. This means it grows on a host, such as a tree or rock. Instead of obtaining nutrients from the soil, it gets everything it needs to survive from the air.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant is a vine with leathery and juicy green leaves that complement its bright red flowers that look like lipstick tubes, hence its common name. Because of its attractive appearance, this plant has spread far and wide from its tropical habitat and is now a prized indoor plant worldwide. This ornamental is also very easy to care for and maintain.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant
The lipstick plant is known as a variety of "lipstick plant" due to its tube-shaped scarlet flowers. The Aeschynanthus 'Twister XL' is a combination of "aischyno", meaning to be ashamed, and "anthos", meaning flower. This tropical plant works well in hanging baskets indoors, particularly in rooms that get warm and humid, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. The plant's name of "lipstick" is derived from its striking red flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. It is a popular houseplant, especially for hanging baskets, and it is relatively easy to care for. In the wild, lipstick plant is a popular food source for birds and small animals. The nectar-rich flowers are also attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Lipstick plant 'Japhrolepsis'
Lipstick plant 'Japhrolepsis'
Often grown as a hanging plant in cooler climates and an outdoor climber in warm, humid regions, lipstick plant 'Japhrolepsis' is prized for its profusion of bright-colored flowers. The flower’s shape, similar to a tube of lipstick is why it is commonly referred to as the ‘Lipstick’ plant.
Aeschynanthus 'Japhrolepis'
Aeschynanthus 'Japhrolepis'
Aeschynanthus 'Japhrolepis' is a type of lipstick plant that stands out because of its dense clusters of unusually fine leaves. This plant’s trailing nature makes it ideal for hanging baskets, and since it can’t handle the cold, it is often grown as a houseplant.
Twisted lipstick plant
Twisted lipstick plant
Twisted lipstick plant is typically grown indoors in hanging baskets that allow its trailing stems to dangle attractively. This hybrid is stronger and produces more flowers than other lipstick plants. Its showy tubular flowers look a little like red lipsticks and offer plenty of ornamental appeal.
Aeschynanthus speciosus
Aeschynanthus speciosus
Often found growing in tropical rainforests, aeschynanthus speciosus is also a popular container plant. Not only does it have attractive dark green foliage, but the plant also produces stunning orangish-red flowers in the summer.
Thai pink lipstick plant
Thai pink lipstick plant
The glossy dangling leaves of thai pink lipstick plant make it ideal for growing in a hanging basket. Its common name refers to its southeast Asian origin and its tubular lipstick-like flowers. Since it doesn’t handle frost well, this hybrid is most often grown indoors. It benefits from plenty of direct sunlight and can only flourish in a humid environment.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Lipstick plants
Aeschynanthus
Members of lipstick plants are popularly cultivated for home and tropical gardens. The vivid red buds are said to resemble lipstick, hence the common name of ‘Lipstick Plants.' They are a variable genus with species that are climbers, trailing perennials, or subshrubs. This genus got its name Aeschynanthus from the Greek words meaning "shame flower," in reference to the red color of the blooms.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Lipstick plants
Feedback
Attributes of Lipstick plants
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Lipstick plants
Distribution of Lipstick plants
Feedback
Distribution Map of Lipstick plants
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lipstick plants
Feedback
Lipstick plants is known for its vibrant flowers and trailing growth habit, making it popular for indoor and hanging basket cultivation. In terms of light, lipstick plants thrives in bright, indirect sunlight but can tolerate lower light levels. Consistent moisture is key, requiring well-draining soil to prevent root rot, with a slight reduction in watering during the cooler months. Ideal temperatures range from 60-75°F (15-24°C), and lipstick plants prefers high humidity. Common challenges include aphids, mealybugs, and fungal diseases, often due to overwatering or poor air circulation. Seasonally, reduce watering in the winter and resume regular feeding and watering in the spring to encourage growth and blooming.
How to Water Lipstick plants?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lipstick plants?
How to Propagate Lipstick plants?
Exploring the Lipstick plants Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is an evergreen perennial vine that will grow to 71 cm high. Often called the lipstick plant, its pointy, waxy leaves provide the perfect foliage while brilliant red blossoms emerge from a tubular-shaped bud to look like a tube of lipstick. It blooms from summer through winter with clusters of brilliant red trumpet-shaped flowers. Prefers partial shade in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Slendertoothwort
Another name for slendertoothwort (Aeschynanthus acuminatus) is the lipstick plant. That’s because the deep crimson flower sticking up out of the burgundy buds is reminiscent of a tube of lipstick. This plant is an epiphyte. This means it grows on a host, such as a tree or rock. Instead of obtaining nutrients from the soil, it gets everything it needs to survive from the air.
Lipstick plant
Lipstick plant is a vine with leathery and juicy green leaves that complement its bright red flowers that look like lipstick tubes, hence its common name. Because of its attractive appearance, this plant has spread far and wide from its tropical habitat and is now a prized indoor plant worldwide. This ornamental is also very easy to care for and maintain.
Lipstick plant
The lipstick plant is known as a variety of "lipstick plant" due to its tube-shaped scarlet flowers. The Aeschynanthus 'Twister XL' is a combination of "aischyno", meaning to be ashamed, and "anthos", meaning flower. This tropical plant works well in hanging baskets indoors, particularly in rooms that get warm and humid, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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