How to Care for Aeschynanthus radicans (Lipstick Plant)
Korean name: 에스키난서스(립스틱)
Aeschynanthus radicans, known as the Lipstick Plant, is a trailing vine with glossy, thick leaves and red flowers resembling lipstick tubes. It is suitable for hanging baskets and is commonly used as an indoor air-purifying plant.
Key facts
- Category: Air-purifying plant
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Southeast Asia
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
- Traits: air-purifying, hanging, shade-tolerant, foliage plant
- Also known as: Lipstick Plant, Ruby Lips
Care Guide
- Light: Thrives in indirect or partial shade.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil dries out.
- Soil: Well-drained soil is recommended.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity.
- Temperature: 18~27°C
- Fertilizer: Feed with liquid fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season.
Common questions
How often should you water Aeschynanthus radicans?
Water thoroughly when the topsoil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Aeschynanthus radicans?
Light: Thrives in indirect or partial shade. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Well-drained soil is recommended.
Is Aeschynanthus radicans safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Aeschynanthus radicans good for beginners?
Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Prefers high humidity. Fertiliser: Feed with liquid fertilizer every 2 to 4 weeks during the growing season.