Curly Lipstick Plant
Best trailing accent for plant lovers seeking unique, vibrant indoor blooms.
This trailing beauty turns your shelf into a living art piece with its vibrant, tube-shaped blooms and glossy, textured leaves. It demands a bit of patience to coax out those scarlet flowers, but the dramatic, cascading foliage provides a lush visual payoff even when it isn't in full color.
$32.99
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House Plant Shop
Who it's for
- Designers seeking unique textures for their plant collection
- Gardeners who enjoy vibrant, seasonal floral displays
- Apartment dwellers looking to maximize vertical space
Who should skip it
- Owners with low-light or dim living spaces
- Beginners struggling with consistent watering and pest management
- People living in dry climates without supplemental humidity
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking scarlet blooms create a dramatic focal point in any room.
Foliage Texture
Mottled, shiny leaves provide lush visual depth even when not flowering.
Care Accessibility
Intermediate requirements demand consistent attention to humidity and light levels.
Display Versatility
Trailing stems are perfect for hanging baskets or elevated shelf placements.
Pet Compatibility
Toxic nature necessitates keeping this plant away from curious household pets.
Flowering Consistency
Capable of year-round blooms with the right bright, indirect light exposure.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Aeschynanthus radicans
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Toxicity
Toxic to pets
Pot Included
Yes
Soil Included
Yes
Age/Stage
Established
Hardiness Zone
Indoor only
Care Level
Intermediate
Growth Habit
Trailing
Flowering Season
Year-Round
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