Lipstick Plant 'Orange' Plant

$39.99
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The common name comes from the unique way the flower buds develop. The flowers emerge from a dark green or maroon cup-like calyx, looking exactly like a tube of vibrant red lipstick being pushed open out of its casing.

Called the Orange Lipstick Plant to differentiate it from other Aeschynanthus species because its tubular flowers transition into a bright orange-yellow base before opening into a striking scarlet-red throat. 

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Medium-Low Water (50% Dry)

Humidity:

50% to 70%

Pet Friendly:

Pet-friendly

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Orange Lipstick Plant

Scientific Name:

Aeschynanthus speciosus Hook

Country Of Origin

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

Requires a highly aerated, loose, and sharply draining potting medium

Fertilize:

Seasonally

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.