How to care for a Lipstick Plant

How To Care for a Lipstick Plant

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in med-bright indirect light. Not suited for low light areas or direct sun unless coming from the morning hours.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

This plant gets its name due to the flower buds resembling miniature tubes of lipstick!

Plant Origin

Malaysia

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Lipstick Plant:
  • Crispy or curling leaves:

Underwatered or too much direct sun

  • Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:

Overwatered

  • Stunted growth, leaf drop:

Not enough light