Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus micranthus)

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height:	12 inches
Plant Spread:	12 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Red
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall
Underground structures:	Taproot
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant:	Hummingbirds
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators:	Birds
Containers:	Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Epiphytic

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Comments:

Posted by Deebie (midstate South Carolina - Zone 8a) on Jun 20, 2017 7:43 AM concerning plant:

This is a lovely plant for the home and is easy to maintain. It has small variegated leaves and red blooms. It benefits greatly from being placed outdoors for the summer months. Be sure to cut the leaves back after blooming to maintain its neat size and appearance.

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Aug 22, 2014 3:42 PM concerning plant:

Aeschynanthus micranthus is an epiphytic plant with long, trailing stems and like other plants of the species it requires bright indirect light; direct sun will burn the foliage. This plant also requires a well draining potting medium and likes to dry out somewhat between watering.

Aeschynanthus gets its common name of Lipstick Plant due to the shape of the flower buds which resemble lipstick tubes, with the bloom emerging from the tube.

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Aeschynanthus Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus micranthus)