Plant Care Orange Lipstick Plant

Orange Lipstick Plant

Taxonomy

Aeschynanthus x splendidus
Aeschynanthus
Gesneriaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Orange Lipstick Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Orange Lipstick Plant

Water needs for Orange Lipstick Plant
0.5 cups
every 9

Orange Lipstick Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Orange Lipstick Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Orange Lipstick Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Orange Lipstick Plant: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Orange Lipstick Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Orange Lipstick Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Orange Lipstick Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Orange Lipstick Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Orange Lipstick Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Orange Lipstick Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Orange Lipstick Plant Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Orange Lipstick Plant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Orange Lipstick Plant Light Requirements →

Orange Lipstick Plant Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Orange Lipstick Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Orange Lipstick Plant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

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🪴 Soil

Orange Lipstick Plant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Orange Lipstick Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Orange Lipstick Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Orange Lipstick Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Orange Lipstick Plant →


🌎 Native Region

Orange Lipstick Plant is native to Tropical Asia.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Orange Lipstick Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Orange Lipstick Plant, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Orange Lipstick Plant

Orange Lipstick Plant

Orange Lipstick Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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