{"title":"Tropical Lipstick Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eGenus: Aeschynanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesneriaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipstick Plant, Basket Vine\u003cbr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"215\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Himalayas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eAeschynanthus is a genus of trailing or climbing epiphytic plants known for their vibrant, tubular flowers and attractive foliage. The most popular species, \u003cem data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eAeschynanthus radicans\u003c\/em\u003e, is commonly called the Lipstick Plant due to its scarlet-red flowers emerging from dark, tube-like buds that resemble a lipstick case. Leaves are usually leathery, glossy, and deep green, with some species featuring variegated or fuzzy foliage. These tropical beauties are ideal for hanging baskets or elevated planters where their cascading stems can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"977\"\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eThrives in well-draining, lightweight potting mix—orchid or African violet mix works well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eWater when the top inch of soil is dry; reduce watering in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eEnjoys high humidity—mist regularly or use a humidity tray indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eFeed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced, diluted fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eThe genus name comes from Greek \u003cem data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eaeschyne\u003c\/em\u003e (shame) and \u003cem data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eanthos\u003c\/em\u003e (flower), possibly referring to the nodding habit of the blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eAeschynanthus is closely related to African violets and Streptocarpus, sharing similar care requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eThey are epiphytes in the wild, growing on tree branches rather than in soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eKnown for long blooming periods—often flowering multiple times a year when conditions are ideal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eA favourite among houseplant collectors for its unique floral display and cascading growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lipstick-plant-4-pot","title":"Lipstick Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAeschynanthus radicans aka Lipstick Plant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces long tubular flowers resembling lipstick tubes in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e Bright, indirect light or morning sunshine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry thoroughly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0cm 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003e Average temperatures. 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