Lipstick Plant
Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans) is a vine growing 1-2 feet long, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
0.3 to 1.0 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.4 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 6.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides