Lipstick Plant

Lipstick Plant

Lipstick plants normally grow in the decaying vegetation that accumulates in tree forks and crevices in the tropical rain forests. Lipstick plants are normally grown commercially in hanging baskets, where their cascading stems are quite attractive. They get their name from the flowers which resemble an open tube of lipstick. The 1.5 inch leaves may vary in color from dark green to variegated according to the different varieties.

Lipstick plants like high light levels but not direct sun which may burn the foliage. A potting soil that is rich in organic matter is perfect for this plant. The Lipstick plant likes warm temperatures and may have damage if the temperature drops below 50 degrees F. For best results try to keep the potting medium evenly moist but not saturated, as the roots may rot if kept to wet.

This variety has a light variegation to the foliage which may disappear in too much shade.

This plant is in a 2.5 inch pot.

Plants are shipped USPS Priority Mail, Continental United States only.