Lipstick Plant 'Thai Pink'

$19.99
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Lipstick Plant is an attractive tropical trailing houseplant with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and distinctive tubular flowers that emerge from dark, lipstick-like buds. The bright red or orange blooms extend from the darker calyxes, creating the appearance of lipstick emerging from a tube. Its cascading stems make it ideal for hanging baskets, elevated planters and bright indoor spaces.

 

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Moderate

Water:

Medium-Low Water (Top 50% Dry)

Humidity:

50-70%

Pet Friendly:

Lipstick plants in the genus Aeschynanthus are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Lipstick Plant

Scientific Name:

Aeschynanthus spp.

Country Of Origin

Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

A loose, airy and well-draining potting mix that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Fertilize:

Feed Every 2 to 3 Weeks (Spring & Summer)No fertilizer (Autumn & Winter)

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Thrips

Thrips

What To Look For: Tiny, slender insects are often difficult to see; damage appears as silvery or grey stippling on leaves, distorted growth, or black specks (their feces). May also see uneven colouring, leaf silvering, and leaf edges curling.

How To Treat: Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover all surfaces, including undersides, and new growth. Trim off and discard severely infested growth. Monitor with sticky traps (blue or white) and isolate the plant.