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Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant Plant Care
Aeschynanthus longicaulis Wall. ex R.Br.
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This striking plant native to Malaysia features long, cascading leaves that can grow up to several feet in length. Plant collectors are drawn to the unique, tubular shape of its bright red flowers, which bloom year-round, making it a stunning addition to any indoor garden.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
60–75°F
50–70%
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How do you care for Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Water Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus longicaulis) belongs to the Gesneriaceae family within the Aeschynanthus genus. Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is native to Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is also known as Lipstick Plant.
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant produces tubular, red-orange flowers with yellow throats.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Aeschynanthus longicaulis requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant Need?
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant Prefer?
Aeschynanthus longicaulis grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with perlite for added aeration. Good drainage is essential for Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Feed Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant can be propagated through stem cuttings, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to lipstick plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant?
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant Need?
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is native to Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. In cooler regions, grow Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
Keep exploring plants
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aeschynanthus genus — compare its care with other Aeschynanthus species on PlantoScan.
Aeschynanthus is part of the Gesneriaceae plant family — browse all Gesneriaceae genera and species.
Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aeschynanthus longicaulis Wall. ex R.Br., family Gesneriaceae (first published in Cyrtandreae : 116 (1839)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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