Aeschynanthus Lipstick Mini Variegated, Cuttings x5
This Mini Variegated Lipstick has small hints of variegation that fade as the plant matures and prepares for blooming. Lipstick plants are commonly confused for columnea. The big difference because Columnea and Aeschynanthus is found in the bloom, Columneas have a more prominent bloom while Aeschynanthus are not as prominent. Both Columneas and Aeschynanthus have beautiful tubular blooms.
**You will receive 5 unrooted cuttings**
Recommendations for growing success:
Temperature: 60°F -80°F during the summer at least 55°F during winter
Light: Bright indirect light
Water: Allow the soil to dry out in between watering
Humidity: prefers a humid environment for blooming
**Planting Instructions**
To propagate lipsticks, first get a pot of soil and wet the soil. The drip the cuttings into rooting powder. Then press the cuttings into the soil where the tip of the leaf is pointed upwards and only half of the leaf is showing. The most important part is making sure the eye is deep in the soil. The eye is located where the leaf stem and the main stem meet.
After planting water and place in a greenhouse, if you don't have a greenhouse you can place in a Ziploc bag in indirect sunlight, don't remove air from bag. Don't forgot to check the plant for water from time to time and soon you will have a new plant.
Ceramic pot not included. Not all items offered online are available in-store.