Curly Lipstick Plant

Curly Lipstick Plant 💋🌿 is loved for its glossy twisted leaves and trailing stems, giving it a fun, sculptural look even before it starts blooming. It does best in bright indirect light indoors, where it can spill beautifully from a shelf or hanging planter and may reward steady care with bright tubular flowers. This plant is generally manageable and a little more forgiving than it looks, but it still does not want to stay soggy for long. Pro tip: if it is not blooming much, move it closer to brighter light and let the top layer of soil dry slightly between waterings ✨.

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Quick Facts:
🌱 Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans ‘Curly’
🏷️ Common Names: Curly Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant
💧 Watering Needs: Moderate; water when the top inch of soil starts to dry
☀️ Light Needs: Bright indirect light; can handle some gentle direct sun
🍃 Growth Habit: Trailing, cascading vine
🪴 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
⚠️ Toxicity: Generally considered non-toxic to pets
🌎 Native Region: Cultivar of a species native to Southeast Asia

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