Lipstick Plant Seeds produce perennial trailing plants known for their glossy green foliage and tubular red flowers resembling lipstick. These tropical plants thrive in bright, indirect light and well drained, humus-rich soil. Suitable for hanging baskets, containers, and indoor cultivation, they are adaptable to warm, humid climates and provide long-lasting ornamental blooms.
Features
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Perennial trailing plant with tubular red flowers
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Suitable for hanging baskets, containers, and indoor cultivation
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Thrives in bright, indirect light
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Adapted to well drained, humus-rich soils
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Long-lasting ornamental blooms
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Aeschynanthus radicans
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Common Name (US): Lipstick Plant
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Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental trailing plant variety
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Growth Habit: Perennial trailing plant
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USDA Zones: 10–12 (grown indoors in cooler zones)
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Year round in warm climates
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Sowing Season: February–May indoors
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Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days; warm, moist, well drained soil at 70–75°F
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Sunlight Requirements: Bright, indirect light
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Soil Requirements: Well drained, humus-rich soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; allow topsoil to slightly dry between watering
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Mature Plant Size: 12–24 inches height; 24–36 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart