A trailing tropical epiphyte with glossy deep-green leaves and scarlet tubular flowers, ideal for hanging baskets in bright indoor spaces.
Light ExposureinfoIndoor light recommendation based on the plant's native habitat. "Bright indirect" means near a window but shielded from direct rays.
Bright Indirect — Close to a window but out of direct rays.
Watering HabitinfoHow forgiving this plant is when you miss a watering or accidentally overwater. High tolerance means more room for error.
Low — Water when soil surface is dry.
Maintenance DifficultyinfoOverall ease of care rating. Beginner-friendly plants communicate their needs clearly through visible signs.
High — Great for beginners. Communicates needs clearly.
Spatial RequirementinfoExpected mature size in a typical indoor environment. Actual size depends on light, pot size, and growing conditions.
Medium — Best for Bathroom.
Seasonal BehaviourinfoHow this plant's growth changes with the seasons. Use this to adjust your care routine throughout the year.
Slows in Winter — Growth dips during shorter days. Ease off watering and skip fertilizer until spring.
Temperature NeedsinfoThis range represents the plant's survival tolerance. Optimal growing temperatures are typically 5-10°C higher than the minimum.
15°C – 24°C — Standard Indoor — Typical room temperature works well. No extra attention needed.
Leaf Size
infoBetween 5 and 20 cm — the most common range for houseplants. Think peace lily or Chinese evergreen.Medium
Leaf Surface
infoPolished, mirror-like shine. Light catches the surface clearly, creating vivid reflections.Glossy
Leaf Texture
infoThick and firm like a belt. Tough to tear, holds its shape well, and tolerates rough conditions.Leathery
Leaf Shape
infoBroad and rounded at both ends. Gently curved, about twice as long as wide.Oval
Leaf Type
infoOne continuous leaf blade, even if it has holes or shallow lobes (like Monstera).Simple
Visual Form
infoStems hang down over the pot edge, creating a waterfall of foliage. Ideal for shelves and hanging pots.Trailing
Foliage Density
infoPacked full of leaves — can't see through at all. Lush, full, and privacy-friendly.Dense
Variegation
infoA different-coloured border runs around the leaf edge, framing the centre like a picture frame.Marginal
Size Gauge
Height
Medium / Tabletop (0.9m)
Spread
Moderate (0.9m)
Display Position
Hanging, Tabletop, Shelf
Perfect for
Bathroom, Sunroom
Color Palette
Let the soil dry out almost completely before watering again. When in doubt, wait two more days.
Right next to a window, but shielded from direct rays. Look for a spot where you can see the sky but the sun never touches the leaves directly.
This one needs airflow around the roots. Use a blend of bark chips, perlite, and charcoal. The mix should feel light and loose in your hands, not compact.
Comfortable in normal room temperatures, 15–24°C. Nothing special needed. Thrives in high humidity (60–80%). A bathroom or kitchen spot is ideal, or use a humidifier nearby.
This is a steady, moderate grower — repot every couple of years and mostly takes care of itself. Just remove the occasional yellow leaf.
What Makes It Special
Distinctive bright red, tubular flowers (to 5 cm long) emerge from dark maroon/burgundy calyces resembling lipstick tubes, giving the plant its common name 'lipstick plant'
Botanical Archive
Gesneriaceae · Aeschynanthus
Aeschynanthus radicans Jack
Borneo, Malaya, Sulawesi
Storage and Survival Organ
Fleshy Leaves
How this plant survives unfavorable seasons
Seasonal Growth Cycle
Year Round Mild Winter Slow
When to expect new growth and feed actively
Root Sensitivity
High
How carefully you should handle roots during repotting
Attachment Strategy
Epiphytic
How this plant anchors itself in its native environment
Root System
Epiphytic Adventitious
The structure and behavior of the root system
Light Ecology
Dappled Partial
The light environment this plant evolved to thrive in
Growth Habit
Semi Woody
How persistent and structural the plant tissue is