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Lipstick Plants

Plant Care Tips & Tricks

Lipstick plant flowering

This easy-to-care-for vining plant has tubular scarlet flowers atop a lush green backdrop of foliage. It might look high-maintenance, but follow some basic care instructions and it will grace your indoor spaces with its hearty growth and colourful blooms for years to come.

Varieties: Twister, Black Pagoda, Mona Lisa,

Lighting: Bright light is important to promote the growth of its beautiful blooms but keep out of direct sunlight.

Irrigation: Overwatering of lipstick plants can lead to root rot so while they appreciate consistent moisture, allow the top couple of inches of soil to dry between thorough waterings.

Fertilizer: Regular applications of a slow-release fertilizer during the growing season (Spring and Summer).

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