White lipstick plant

Description

White Lipstick Plant

(Aeschynanthus radicans – white flowering variety)

Description

White Lipstick Plant is a rare and elegant trailing houseplant admired for its glossy green cascading foliage and unique creamy-white tubular flowers that emerge from darker buds, resembling a lipstick tube. Its soft-coloured blooms and hanging growth habit make it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, balconies, and bright indoor spaces.

Plant Care Guide

🌤 Light

• Bright indirect light is ideal
• Can tolerate gentle morning sunlight
• Avoid harsh direct sun to protect leaves and flowers

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry
• Keep soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
• Reduce watering during cooler months

🌱 Soil

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

🌡 Temperature

• Best growth in 18–30°C
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C

💦 Humidity

• Prefers high humidity
• Regular misting encourages healthy growth and flowering
• Performs well in humid indoor conditions

🌿 Fertilizer

• Feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth and flowering
• Use a balanced or bloom-boosting liquid fertilizer
• Avoid over-feeding

✂️ Pruning & Hanging Care

• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Pinch tips for bushier growth
• Ideal for hanging baskets and wall planters

Common Problems & Tips

• No flowers: Low light or insufficient feeding
• Yellow leaves: Overwatering
• Bud drop: Sudden temperature changes or low humidity
• Bright light and humidity improve flowering

Pet Safety

⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested—keep away from pets