The lipstick plant is a beautiful flowering indoor plant prized for its shiny foliage and interesting flowers. It gets its name because the flower buds peek out of dark-coloured tubes, looking like a miniature tube of lipstick.
The Lipstick Plant Japhrolepis has slender, shiny and green foliage with blooms of long, red, tubular flowers!
Plant Size
Small: 3.5 – 4 inch standard hanging basket.
Medium: 6 inch standard hanging basket.
Light
She loves bright, indirect light. The more light she gets, the better she will bloom. If she does not produce flowers, try moving her to a brighter spot.
Water
Allow the soil to dry out before watering.
Plant Specific Care
Fertilize her monthly in spring and summer to help her produce lots of flowers. Use any general-purpose houseplant fertilizer. Just be sure to follow the instructions on the product’s packaging. High humidity can encourage her to bloom.
Pet-Friendly Plant
Yes.