{"product_id":"pink-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans-pink","title":"Pink Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus radicans 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Lipstick Plant (\u003cem\u003eAeschynanthus radicans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') is a compact trailing tropical with dark green pointed leaves and narrow, soft pink tubular flowers. It stays about 30cm high and wide, with stems that trail as they lengthen, which makes it a natural for hanging baskets. Flowers come almost continuously in spring and summer, and on and off through the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft pink, not the usual red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipstick plants are often red, but this one opens in a gentle pink that suits modern interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small tubular blooms appear almost non-stop through spring and summer, with a few through the cooler months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trailing habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems spill over the edge of a basket or pot, giving a lush, jungly look in a small space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in filtered light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, filtered light is enough, so it suits rooms and verandahs that many flowering plants find too dim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in pots and baskets inside, or outside in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and pots indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant suits a 25cm basket or pot. Hang it in bright, filtered light near a window, and if flowering is sparse, move it somewhere brighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and kitchens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, humid rooms suit it well, as long as it stays out of hot direct sun coming through the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCovered verandahs and tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free tropical and subtropical gardens it can hang under a verandah or sit in a shaded border, where it needs steady warmth above 5C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Lipstick Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm, frost free position over 5C at least, in bright filtered light and away from hot direct sun. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Everywhere else, keep it inside, or bring it in for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining, open potting mix. Lipstick plants grow on trees in the wild, so their roots dislike being waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, then water whenever the top of the mix feels dry. Add an all purpose slow release fertiliser at the start of spring and again at the start of summer to keep it flowering well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim long, straggly stems back after flowering to keep the plant bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Lipstick Plant as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is potted on into a basket or small pot of open potting mix. Plants travel upright and wrapped to protect the stems. Unpack them promptly, water lightly and keep them out of hot sun while they settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\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\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my lipstick plant not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light is the usual reason. Move it to a brighter position with filtered light, and feed at the start of spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical and subtropical gardens, in a frost free spot above 5C and out of hot direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLipstick plants are not listed as toxic to cats or dogs, though any plant can upset a pet's stomach if a lot of it is eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790869266751,"sku":"AES-RAD-PINK-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans-pink.jpg?v=1792210571","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-lipstick-plant-aeschynanthus-radicans-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}