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Lipstick Plant care for Indian homes

Aeschynanthus radicans

Trailing houseplant with tubular red flowers and glossy leaves.

Medium light
Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) plant

The essentials

Lipstick Plant care at a glance

Light
Medium light
Water
Every 5-7 days
Difficulty
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 40 cm

Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Make sure it fits your home

Check placement and household safety.

Household safety

Pets: Listed as safe.

Children: Listed as safe.

Lipstick plant is generally treated as non-toxic to cats and dogs and is a comparatively pet-safer trailing houseplant.

No special toxicity caution; prevent habitual chewing.

Placement

Indoors
Excellent
Balcony
Good
Low-light room
Okay
Air conditioning
Low

Care notes

Bright indirect light and humidity encourage blooms

Monsoon risk: Medium.

Humidity needs: High.

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What to check at the nursery

Before you buy

  • Choose full trailing plants with firm leaves and buds if possible.
  • Bright indirect light supports flowering.

Look out for

  • Mealybugs
  • Bud drop
  • Mushy stems
  • Dry shriveled vines

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Lipstick Plant care for Indian homes — Vatisha