- Please plan delivery and receiving accordingly.
- Freezing temperatures can cause damage.
- Move the plant indoors during freezing weather to ensure continued blooming and thriving.
Description
The Curly Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly' or 'Rasta') is a tropical, cascading houseplant known for its shiny, often curled dark green leaves and vibrant red-orange, tubular flowers emerging from lipstick-like buds. It thrives in bright, indirect light, warmth, and humidity, needing well-draining soil and allowing the top soil to dry slightly between waterings, while avoiding getting water on its foliage to prevent fungal issues. It's a popular, pet-friendly choice for hanging baskets, signaling thirst by developing wrinkled, curly leaves.
Origin
The Curly Lipstick (Aeschynanthus radicans) originates from the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo) and grows as an epiphyte on trees, hence its need for airy soil. Its history as a houseplant stems from its unique, cascading vines and tubular flowers emerging from dark calyxes, resembling lipstick tubes.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Cascading vines with waxy, curly, dark green leaves and bright red-orange flowers from maroon buds.
- Pet-Friendly:Non-toxic to pets and humans, making it a safe houseplant. Growth Habit: Epiphytic (grows on other plants in nature), ideal for hanging baskets.
- Growth Habit: Epiphytic (grows on other plants in nature), ideal for hanging baskets.
Care Guide
- Light: Bright, indirect light; direct sun can scorch leaves.
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the top 25% of soil is dry; avoid getting leaves wet; bottom watering is recommended.
- Humidity: Prefers high humidity but tolerates average indoor levels (around 40%).
- Temperature: Warm temperatures (70-85°F/21-29°C); avoid cold drafts.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix. Fertilizer: Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Cold Zone Awareness
Plant care
Caring for plants involves providing the right amount of light and water, ensuring proper soil and drainage, and performing regular maintenance like pruning and fertilizing.
For more information go to Plant Care
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
For information on plant toxicity visit the the following website Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants at ASPCA
This guide provides an estimate of pot and plant sizes, but the actual size of the plant you receive may vary.
POT SIZE: 2"
- Plant size: 2-4"
- Pot top: ~2"
- Pot height: ~1.5 to 2.3"
POT SIZE: 3"
- Plant size: 2-6"
- Pot top: ~3"
- Pot height: ~2.5 to 3.15"
POT SIZE: 4"
- Plant size: 5-10"
- Pot top: ~4"
- Pot height: ~3.2 to 3.5"
POT SIZE: 6"
- Plant size: 8-16"
- Pot top: ~6"
- Pot height: ~4 to 5.5"
POT SIZE: 8"
- Plant size: 12-24"
- Pot top: ~8"
- Pot height: ~6 to 7.5"
POT SIZE: 10"
- Plant size: 16-36"
- Pot top: ~9.2-10"
- Pot height: ~6.9 to 8"
