We all know that House plants can help improve our physical health and wellbeing by filtering harmful pollutants from the air inside our homes.
And since I’m a huge fan of INDOOR plants and I thought of sharing one of my favourite low maintenance plant Aeschynanthus Japhrolepis Also known as Lipstick plant.
This dainty leaved version of the traditional Lipstick plant has the same charming qualities of the original but with cute itty bitty leaves,
makes a great house plant providing a point of interest all year round.
In Spring, expect a rewarding array of bright red to "lipstick" flowers that adorn the foliage in a shower of colour.
For the rest of the year, expect the hardy Lipstick Vine to freshen up any space with its abundant green foliage.
An easy plant to take care of, which can also handle less brightly lit areas.
Styling Tip: Let your plant trail within a hanger, or place on a surface with ample room to let the stems come to their full presence.
PLANT CARE
A wonderful plant for a hanging planter or trailing over a shelf, its a really resilient grower inside the house,
Follow these instructions to keep your Lipstick Japhrolepis healthy and happy.
Water: Water generously once a week in the summer months and reduce in the colder winter months.
Light: Plenty of bright indirect light is best, especially for best flowering results.
Humidity: Appreciates some humidity, but no adjustments should be necessary in the standard home environment.
Fertilize: Feed with good organic fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season (Spring / Summer), reduce to once a month in dormancy period.
Feed: Use a complete liquid fertiliser once a month during the growing season to encourage flower production.
Have you seen this plant before, or do you know anyone who has a lipstick plant? Tell me about it in the comments!
See you soon.
Have a lovely Day ❤️
GAZAL
Ann Brown
I have this plant. During the past two weeks it appears to be dying! The end of each tendril is brown and dry as are the tips of new growth. Any ideas please?