Aeschynanthus radicans is in the Gesneriad family of plants (African Violets, Streptocarpus, Chirita etc.) and requires much the same care as it's cousins, bright light and a well draining potting medium. A. radicans has small succulent like leaves with a trailing habit so it makes a wonderful plant for hanging baskets. The plant gets it's common name of "Lipstick Plant" due to the appearance of the bright red buds that emerge from dark maroon calyxes, resembling tubes of lipstick.

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