Lipstick Plant ‘Fireworks’ (Aeschynanthus hybrid)

Selling size:well rooted plant in jiffy bag

• Light: Partial light to shade; bright direct light of morning or afternoonsun is best, but they need to be shaded from the midday sun.
• Temperature: Minimum indoor temperature of 60 degrees, but 65 degrees isbetter as they are warm growers.
• Humidity: Preferably 50% or higher; however, they will tolerate low levelswith no harm.
• Watering: Water when the soil is visually dry; don’t over water. They cantolerate periods of dryness with no harm
• Fertilizer: Moderate amounts of fertilizer applied monthly or bi-monthly.Fertilize with ½ tsp. of fertilizer per gallon of water of a balancefertilizer i.e. 5-10-3, 7-9-5 or 10-10-10.
• Pruning: After the flowering cycle is complete. Repot when plants looktoo big for the container. They can remain in a limited space fora long time without harm. Generally, we never go any largerthan an 8” pot.
• Insects and Disease: Resistant to most insects; occasional mealy bug problems.Root disease if kept too wet.
• Comments: Aeschynanthus flowers on the tips of the mature growth. Theyare excellent as indoor plants as they tolerate a dryatmosphere and neglectful watering.