Curly Lipstick Plant

Curly Lipstick Plant – The Trailing Houseplant With Show-Stopping Red Blooms

Meet one of the most uniquely beautiful trailing houseplants you can grow indoors — the Curly Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans). Named for the vivid red tubular blooms that emerge from dark maroon calyxes — mimicking a miniature tube of lipstick — this cascading indoor plant is as conversation-starting as it is gorgeous. With tightly curled, waxy dark green leaves that spill dramatically from hanging baskets or high shelves, the Curly Lipstick Plant is a rare tropical houseplant that delivers year-round visual interest even when it’s not in bloom.

Buy Curly Lipstick Plant online and bring home a live, expert-grown trailing houseplant that thrives in bright indoor spaces and rewards consistent care with stunning seasonal blooms.

Why This Trailing Houseplant Belongs in Your Collection

• Distinctive curly, waxy foliage — unlike any other trailing indoor plant
• Vivid red tubular blooms that emerge from dark calyxes like a tube of lipstick
• Perfect for hanging baskets, high shelves, and bright windowsills
• A rare tropical houseplant that doubles as a blooming plant
• Compact and manageable — great for kitchens, sunrooms, and bright living spaces

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light — thrives near bright windows; more light encourages more blooms
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry; reduce watering slightly in winter to encourage blooming
• Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity — a pebble tray or humidifier nearby helps
• Temperature: Prefers 65–80°F; protect from cold drafts and air conditioning vents
• Soil: Well-draining, airy potting mix — an orchid bark blend works great for this epiphytic plant
• Fertilizer: Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during spring and summer to encourage blooming

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans
• Common Names: Curly Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Vine, Hanging Lipstick Plant
• Growth Habit: Trailing, cascading; ideal for hanging baskets and elevated planters
• Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs — a pet-friendly houseplant choice

Pro Tips

To trigger blooming, give your Curly Lipstick Plant a brief cool, dry rest period in late fall — reduce watering and keep temperatures slightly cooler for 4–6 weeks. This mimics its natural seasonal cycle and encourages a flush of those iconic red blooms. Once buds appear, resume normal watering and move it to your brightest indirect light spot to enjoy the full show.

Live trailing houseplants shipped nationwide. Each Curly Lipstick Plant is unique — leaf curl, size, and bloom stage will vary naturally from plant to plant.