How to Grow Lipstick Plant: The Striking Houseplant You Need for a Pop of Color

The lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a popular, striking, evergreen perennial, often grown as a houseplant. It gets its name from its vibrant red, tubular flowers that resemble a tube of lipstick. In its native tropical habitat, this is an epiphytic species found growing from tree branches and cracks in rocks. As a houseplant, it should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. If the plant gets enough warmth, humidity, and filtered sunlight, you'll enjoy a prolific display of flowers through much of the year with the most abundant show in the summer and fall. Common NameLipstick plant, lipstick vine, basket vineBotanical NameAeschynanthus radicansFamilyGesneriaceaePlant TypePerennialMature Size2-3 ft. tall, 1-3 ft. wideSun ExposurePartialSoil TypeWell-drainedSoil pHNeutral, alkalineBloom TimeSpring, summer, fallFlower ColorRedHardiness Zones10–11 (USDA)Native AreaAsia Lipstick Plant Care Even with its impressive, tropical appearance, the lipstick plant is generally consider...