1/6/2023 0 Comments Cassiopeia lipstick plant![]() ![]() Like most houseplants, do not allow your plant to sit in leftover water for extended periods as this can lead to root rot. Let excess water drain through the drainage holes and discard any excess water that may accumulate in the saucer or cache pot. My rule of thumb is to allow approximately the top inch of the potting mix to dry out, and then water thoroughly. They absolutely detest drying out completely, so try and avoid this at all cost. Lipstick plants prefer an evenly moist potting mix. Reddish purple leaves on a small lipstick plant that I propagated that is under a bright grow light. It receives bright, indirect light for most of the day, but does receive a couple hours of direct sun on some days. Other great options are right under a skylight (mine is currently in this type of growing location). Cassiopeia lipstick plant windows#If you live in the Southern hemisphere, the equivalent would be a Southern facing window.Įven better, regardless where you live, would be an Eastern facing window (morning sun) or even Western facing windows (afternoon sun). These windows will get no direct sun at all. If you live in the Northern hemisphere, a big Northern exposure window would be a bare minimum that I’d recommend. Indoors, these plants will do well in front of a bright window, provided that it is not sitting in all-day direct sun. I’ve grown these plants in a variety of locations successfully, so I’d like to describe these locations so that you can get a feel for what works with this plant. In order to have your plant flower, it is really important that you situate your plant directly in front of a window for best growth and flower production. Now let’s get into lipstick plant care! LIPSTICK PLANT CARE 1. This should give you good clues as to the conditions that it thrives in. Aeschynanthus radicans is a member of the Gesneriad plant family (like African Violets) and are native to the warm, steamy tropics of Borneo, Malaya, Sulawesi, Sumatera and Thailand according to Kew Gardens. ![]()
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