Also known as Basket Vine · Blushwort · Red Bugle Vine
Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher) is a vibrant epiphytic vine prized for its striking tubular red-orange flowers that emerge from dark calyces.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Well-draining potting mix.
50% intensity
Average to warm
50% intensity
Ideal range 18-24°C; avoid temperatures below 13°C
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season, withhold in winter
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is less actively growing to prevent waterlogged roots.
Avoid letting the soil stay consistently wet.
Prune to maintain shape, encourage bushier growth, and remove leggy or dead stems. Pinch back the tips of growing shoots.
Pruning can be done at any time, but is most effective after flowering or in early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate by stem cuttings. Take 4-6 inch cuttings from healthy stems in spring or summer. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional).
Plant in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist and warm until roots form.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite.
Repot in spring before the active growing season.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus pulcher)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Aeschynanthus |
| Species | Aeschynanthus pulcher |
Similar in genus Aeschynanthus
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