Trailing lipstick plant with bi-coloured tubular blooms and glossy foliage—excellent for hanging, bright spots.
Full Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus ‘Bolero Bicolore’
Common Names: Lipstick Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: SE Asia (hybrid origin hort.)
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Epiphytic on trees with filtered light and good airflow
Care Guide
Care Guide:
Light: Bright, indirect
Ideal Room: Hanging in sunny room out of direct midday sun
Feeding: Blooming houseplant feed monthly in growth
Humidity: Moderate
Ideal Temperature: 18–26°C (65–79°F)
Watering: Water when top 2 cm dry
Pet/Child Safe:Non-toxic to cats & dogs per ASPCA for Aeschynanthus (Lipstick Plant). Precaution: any plant may cause individual sensitivities (pets, reptiles/amphibians, humans).
Soil Type: Free-draining epiphyte mix
Propagation: Softwood stem cuttings
Eventual Height and Spread: Trails 30–60+ cm
Growth Rate: Moderate
Pests and Treatment: Mealybugs/aphids—rinse, treat
