Tiger Lipstick Plant

Description

Tiger Lipstick Plant

(Aeschynanthus radicans ‘Tiger’ / striped variety)

Description

Tiger Lipstick Plant is a beautiful trailing indoor plant admired for its glossy green leaves with tiger-like markings and vibrant red to orange tubular flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. It is ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, and balconies, where its cascading stems and bold blooms add a tropical touch.

Plant Care Guide

🌤 Light

• Bright indirect light is ideal
• Tolerates light morning sun
• Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry
• Keep soil lightly moist, not soggy
• Reduce watering in cooler months

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, airy soil mix
• Ideal mix: coco peat + perlite + compost
• Good drainage is essential to prevent root rot

🌡 Temperature

• Prefers 18–30°C
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C

💦 Humidity

• Loves high humidity
• Mist regularly or place near other plants
• Grows best in humid indoor conditions

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks during growing and flowering season
• Use a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertilizer
• Avoid over-fertilizing

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushier growth
• Pinch tips for more blooms
• Best grown in hanging pots

Common Problems & Tips

• No flowers: Low light or excess nitrogen
• Yellow leaves: Overwatering
• Leaf drop: Cold or sudden temperature changes
• Flowering improves with bright light and proper feeding

Pet Safety

⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested—keep away from pets