| The Plant: Pouting scarlet flowers amidst
bronze-green fleshy leaves, an epiphytic plant from South-East Asia
including the Indonesian Islands. The flower buds are the source of the
common name - Lipstick Plant. Its needs: Good
filtered light, but not in direct sunlight. Good light is
necessary for good flowering. It will rarely flower if grown in a darker
position of the room. Well-draining,
loose open compost, regular watering, warmth and high humidity is
essential..
Care: Feed through the growing season, but reduce watering in
winter. Avoid winter chill. Remove dead flowers. Trim stems to tidy
plant in spring or autumn. Check for aphids.
Good for: Cheerful colour, can trail from hanging baskets or be
trained to climb up short wire frame.
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