Overview

Introduce a touch of the tropics into your home with the magnificent black pagoda lipstick plant. This 6-inch potted live plant, scientifically known as Aeschynanthus radicans ‘Black Pagoda’, is a highly sought-after variety of the popular lipstick plant due to its distinctive dark green, mottled foliage and vibrant, tube-shaped flowers that emerge from dark calyces, resembling tubes of lipstick. Perfect for hanging baskets or elevated planters, its trailing vines create a lush, cascading display. This resilient houseplant is celebrated for its ease of care and ability to adapt to various indoor conditions, making it a fantastic choice for both novice and experienced plant enthusiasts looking for an eye-catching addition to their indoor garden.

The ‘Black Pagoda’ cultivar stands out with its intricate leaf patterns and the striking contrast of its dark leaves against its bright red-orange blooms. As a species of aeschynanthus radicans, it shares the genus’s characteristic beauty and relatively straightforward care requirements. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your living room, office, or bedroom, this black pagoda lipstick plant will undoubtedly become a focal point, bringing a unique aesthetic and a breath of fresh air to your space.

Key Benefits

The black pagoda lipstick plant offers a multitude of benefits, making it a desirable addition to any indoor plant collection. From its stunning visual appeal to its relatively low maintenance, this plant is designed to delight and simplify your plant care routine:

• Exotic Visual Appeal: The striking dark green, mottled leaves combined with the bright, ‘lipstick-like’ red-orange flowers create a dramatic and beautiful contrast, ensuring this plant is a conversation starter. Its unique appearance makes it a standout among unique houseplants.
• Trailing Growth Habit: Ideal for hanging baskets or shelves, its long, cascading vines provide an elegant and lush display, adding depth and texture to your indoor decor. It’s a perfect indoor trailing plant for elevated spaces.
• Air Purifying Qualities: Like many houseplants, the lipstick plant contributes to cleaner indoor air by filtering out common toxins, promoting a healthier living environment.
• Relatively Easy Care: This plant is forgiving and adaptable, making lipstick plant care manageable for beginners and busy plant parents. It thrives with consistent, but not overly demanding, attention.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: With proper care, the aeschynanthus radicans can produce blooms throughout the year, offering continuous splashes of color and joy.
• Versatile Placement: Thrives in various indoor settings, from bright, indirect light in a living room to a humid bathroom environment, provided its basic needs are met.
• Pet-Friendly: While not officially certified non-toxic, it is generally considered safe for pets, giving you peace of mind.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your black pagoda lipstick plant is a rewarding experience, as it thrives with consistent attention but is also forgiving. This beautiful aeschynanthus radicans prefers bright, indirect light. Place it near an east or north-facing window, or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window where it won’t receive harsh, direct sun. Too much direct sunlight can scorch its leaves, while too little light can reduce flowering. Maintaining adequate humidity is crucial; consider placing it in a well-lit bathroom, using a pebble tray, or misting it regularly. Consistent humidity will help prevent leaf crisping and encourage robust growth for your indoor trailing plant.

When it comes to watering, the key to successful lipstick plant care is to allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, while underwatering can cause leaves to shrivel. Always ensure your pot has good drainage. During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. The ideal temperature range for this plant is between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Avoid sudden temperature drops or cold drafts, which can shock the plant. Repot every 1-2 years in spring, choosing a pot only slightly larger than the current one, to refresh the soil and encourage new growth. Pruning can be done to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.

For optimal growth and flowering, ensure your black pagoda lipstick plant is planted in a well-draining potting mix. A mix designed for epiphytes or African violets often works well, as it provides good aeration and drainage while retaining some moisture. Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites or mealybugs; address them promptly with insecticidal soap if detected. With these detailed care tips, your plant will flourish and continue to be one of your most prized unique houseplants.

Size & Details

This offering is for a vibrant black pagoda lipstick plant, a live plant carefully grown and shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot. The plant arrives well-established with healthy foliage and a robust root system, ready to be enjoyed in your home. The trailing vines typically reach lengths of 1-3 feet when mature, creating an impressive cascade. Its growth rate is moderate, allowing you to observe its development over time without it becoming unruly too quickly. The plant will be shipped in its pot, ensuring minimal transplant shock and providing a seamless transition to its new environment.

You can expect this aeschynanthus radicans to begin producing its characteristic red-orange blooms during the warmer months, often with sporadic flowering throughout the year if conditions are favorable. The 6-inch pot size provides ample space for initial growth before requiring repotting, making it easy to integrate into your existing decor or plant collection. This mature size allows for immediate impact and enjoyment of its striking foliage and unique flower buds, making it a truly exceptional indoor trailing plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this black pagoda lipstick plant get? A: This black pagoda lipstick plant is shipped in a 6-inch pot. Its trailing vines can grow to be 1-3 feet long, creating a beautiful cascading effect, making it an excellent indoor trailing plant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The black pagoda lipstick plant is primarily an indoor houseplant in most climates. It can be moved outdoors in warm, shaded areas during summer in zones where temperatures remain above 50°F (10°C).
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This aeschynanthus radicans thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch its leaves. An east or north-facing window is ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, lipstick plant care is considered relatively easy, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced plant enthusiasts. It requires consistent watering and bright, indirect light.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your black pagoda lipstick plant will arrive as a healthy, live plant in its 6-inch nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safety during transit.
• Q: How often should I water my lipstick plant? A: Water thoroughly when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Allow excess water to drain completely to prevent root rot.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for this plant? A: A well-draining potting mix is best, ideally one formulated for epiphytes or African violets, to ensure proper aeration and moisture retention for your unique houseplants.
• Q: Is the black pagoda lipstick plant pet-safe? A: While generally considered non-toxic, it’s always best to keep plants out of reach of curious pets, especially if they are prone to chewing on foliage.
• Q: When does the black pagoda lipstick plant bloom? A: This plant can bloom periodically throughout the year, with more prolific flowering typically occurring during the warmer spring and summer months under optimal conditions.
• Q: Can I propagate my lipstick plant? A: Yes, the aeschynanthus radicans can be easily propagated from stem cuttings, allowing you to create more of these beautiful plants.