Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant - Aeschynanthus Longicaulis

The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus longicaulis) is a beautiful trailing houseplant with stunning foliage. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants. The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant has flexible, trailing green stems that brown and stiffen with maturity. The leaves are a deep green color with creamy mottling and purple undersides. The flowers are bright orange and tubular in shape.

The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is an easy-care plant that is perfect for beginners. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant does not need to be fertilized often, but you can fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is a relatively pest-free plant, but it can be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects. If you see any pests on your plant, you can remove them with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.

Here are some additional care instructions for the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant:

• Water: Water the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant when the soil is dry to the touch. Do not overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
• Light: The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Avoid direct sunlight, as this can scorch the leaves.
• Temperature: The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant prefers warm temperatures between 18 and 29 degrees Celsius.
• Humidity: The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant prefers high humidity. If your home is dry, you can mist the leaves or place the plant on a pebble tray.
• Fertilization: Fertilize the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• Pests: The Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is relatively pest-free, but it can be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects. If you see any pests on your plant, you can remove them with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.

With proper care, the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant will thrive in your home for many years.