Curly Lipstick Plant

Curly Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans ‘Curly’) is a trailing tropical houseplant known for its unusual dark green leaves that naturally curl and twist along cascading stems. The foliage gives the plant a dense, textured appearance even when it is not flowering. Mature plants can produce clusters of bright red tubular flowers that emerge from darker buds, creating the lipstick-like appearance that gives the plant its common name.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans ‘Curly’
• Common Name: Curly Lipstick Plant, Curly Q Lipstick Plant
• Pot Size: 5-inch hanging basket
• Growth Habit: Trailing and cascading
• Light: Bright indirect light
• Water: Moderate; keep lightly moist while allowing the upper layer of the mix to begin drying between waterings
• Care Level: Easy
• Pet Safety: This plant has not been tested for pet safety.

Care

Light: Provide bright indirect light for healthy growth and reliable flowering. Gentle morning sun can be beneficial, but avoid prolonged harsh direct sun that may scorch the foliage.

Water: Keep the potting mix lightly moist but never saturated. Water when the upper layer begins to dry and allow excess water to drain freely. Avoid letting the plant remain completely dry long enough to wilt, and avoid constantly wet soil.

Humidity: Moderate to high humidity is beneficial, especially when paired with good air circulation.

Soil: Use a loose, well-draining mix with good organic content and root aeration. A houseplant mix amended with bark and perlite works well.

Temperature: Warm indoor conditions are best. Protect the plant from cold drafts and temperatures below about 50°F.

Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer during active growth. Reduce feeding when growth slows.

Growth & Habit

Curly Lipstick Plant develops arching, cascading stems that are especially well suited to hanging baskets and elevated planters. Its naturally twisted foliage creates a full, textured appearance, and regular light pruning can encourage branching and a denser plant.

Mature plants may produce bright red tubular flowers during periods of active growth when light and growing conditions are favorable.

Pet Safety

This plant has not been tested for pet safety.

After Delivery

Allow the plant time to acclimate after shipping and keep its light, temperature, and watering conditions stable.

Do not repot a freshly shipped plant for at least two weeks after delivery. Repotting during the Blackwater Plants guarantee period voids live plant guarantee coverage.