Aeschynanthus Longicaulis ‘Purple Star’ – Purple Star Lipstick Plant

Purple Star Lipstick Plant – Vibrant Purple Blooms and Glossy Foliage

Introducing the stunning Purple Star Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans), a unique houseplant that brings a splash of color to your indoor spaces. With its glossy, deep green leaves and striking tubular purple flowers, this plant adds a vibrant touch to any room. Known for its cascading growth habit, the Purple Star thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate watering, making it an easy-care choice for plant enthusiasts.

Purple Star Lipstick Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans
• Common Name: Purple Star Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant
• Family: Gesneriaceae
• Native Range: Southeast Asia

Purple Star Lipstick Plant Care Guide

• Care: Easy to Moderate
• Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
• Water: Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering, then water thoroughly.
• Humidity: High humidity preferred for optimal growth.
• Temperature: 60-80°F. Keep away from cold drafts.
• Pruning: Trim as needed to control shape and remove dead flowers.
• Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
• Growth: Trailing, can grow up to 2-3 feet long
• Propagation: Stem cuttings in spring or summer
• Pests: Watch for aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Bold and Beautiful: A Perfect Cascading Plant for Your Home

The Purple Star Lipstick Plant is ideal for plant lovers looking to add a striking pop of color to their collection. Its bright purple flowers, combined with its trailing vines, make it perfect for hanging baskets or shelves where it can cascade freely. This easy-care beauty is sure to brighten any room in your home.

Fun Fact: Named for its Lipstick-Like Flowers

The Purple Star Lipstick Plant gets its name from its flowers, which resemble a tube of lipstick as they emerge from the buds. The vibrant purple blooms open up from the “lipstick case” of deep green sepals, adding a whimsical and eye-catching element to your plant collection.

Purple Star Lipstick Plant Origins: From the Tropics of Southeast Asia

Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Purple Star Lipstick Plant thrives in humid environments with filtered sunlight. Its natural habitat helps explain its cascading growth habit and its preference for high humidity, making it a resilient plant that brings a touch of the tropics to your home.

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