{"product_id":"curly-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans","title":"Curly Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus radicans","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurly Lipstick Plant (\u003cem\u003eAeschynanthus radicans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact trailing plant whose dark green leaves roll back towards the stem into neat curls. Small, narrow, dark red tubular flowers appear almost continuously in spring and summer, and now and then through the rest of the year. At about 30cm tall and wide it is made for a hanging pot indoors, and it doubles as a shady groundcover in warm gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurled, glossy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves rolled back along the stem give the trailing growth a twisted, textured look, even when no flowers are showing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly continuous flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red tubular blooms appear almost non-stop through spring and summer and intermittently through the year in the right conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for hanging pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing stems drape over the edge of a basket or pot, and the red flowers show against the dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm tall and wide it suits shelves, plant stands and small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipstick plants are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, so they suit a home with animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and baskets indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it in bright, filtered light where the stems can trail freely, and out of direct hot sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady groundcover in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant 30cm apart under trees and palms as underplanting, as long as the spot stays frost free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and plant stands.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot at head height lets the trailing stems and flowers hang where you can see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Curly Lipstick Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, frost free position, at least above 5C, in bright filtered light and out of direct hot sun. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Everywhere else, grow it indoors. If flowering is sparse, move the plant somewhere brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light, free-draining potting mix in pots, with good drainage holes. Outdoors, plant into rich, well-drained soil and mulch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, and mulch and water until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, if it is planted outdoors. Add an all-purpose slow release fertiliser at the beginning of spring and again at the beginning of summer to keep it flowering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Trim any straggly stems back after flowering to keep the plant full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Curly Lipstick Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. The tube is supplied by our grower and supply comes and goes. When it shows as sold out the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns. The 200mm pots arrive with fuller trailing stems, ready for a basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually light. It wants plenty of bright, filtered light, so if flowering is sparse, move the plant to a brighter spot, out of hot direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical and subtropical gardens, yes, as shady underplanting, provided the spot stays frost free and above 5C. In cooler districts, grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipstick plants are regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, which makes them a reasonable choice for homes with animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790295302463,"sku":"AES-RAD-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790295367999,"sku":"AES-RAD-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/curly-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans.jpg?v=1792198252","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/curly-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}