6" Lipstick, Lobbianthus

From clambering up trees in the rainforests of Malaysia and Indochina we get our gorgeous Lipstick plant. At home in our own tropical hanging gardens, strong, wiry stems holding almond-shaped, thick, jade green leaves gush over the pot edges like a waterfall; the stems overlaying each other in a luxurious fullness, and curving out a bit at the tips. The flowers are the real show here. Out of short burgundy tubes, a brilliant red lipstick-shaped flower rolls up slowly just like a tube of your perfect red. Each lipstick flower has a five-petaled mouth that spreads open to a let a few threadlike stamens reach out to tempt a nearby pollinator to visit. In full bloom a Lipstick plant is a spectacular tropical beauty you need to see. (And have one in your jungle!)

• Pet Friendly
• Trailing

Quick Care Guide:

• Water - Medium (3):  Water plant when dry. Plant does not like soil to always be moist, but doesn't like to stay dry once becomes dry. Water as soon as soil is dry.
• Light - Medium (3):  Plant prefers natural, diffused light. Can be placed in a spacious living room. Indirect light preferred. No direct sunlight on leaves.
• Difficulty - Med/High (4):  A little more finicky than most. Requires some extra care.

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