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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    July 6, 2012
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    As so often happens, I can't be sure what plant you have, because there are several species referred to by this common name(s); that's why it's helpful to use the botanical name or a picture. However, from your description, I think you may have had the soil too wet for the amount of light available. Rot sets in and your plant dies. To save what's left, you might try increasing the light, and let the soil dry down some, all the way to the bottom of the pot. Best thing would be to get a new plant and try again.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 28, 2015
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 11, 2016
    A.

    Pruning or trimming the plant following blooming will help with new flower formation.
    Here are some links to help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/pruning-lipstick-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 12, 2017
    Certified Expert
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    Luckily, this can survive temperatures down to around 35 degrees, so this should pose no problem. I get questions from around the world, and this has been the common theme lately. Very strange amounts of snow and cold. Just take proper care, and hope that the temperatures don't drop below 35, and you will be fine. If it does happen to drop lower than that, then I could suggest covering the tree with a large canvas for those nights by using a ladder to reach.

    Here is an article for the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/lipstick-palm/lipstick-palm-growing.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 20, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    These come in, mostly, warm colors. The most common are pinks, reds, oranges, and yellows. I have not seen a white one, but that is not to say there isn't one. With many breeders working with the CRISPR gene editing, a white one is a real possibility.

    As for where to get them... I would suggest looking at an online nursery. Any that have them will ship just about anywhere.

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    BushDoctor on
    April 22, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    Overwatering is, almost always, responsible for the death of these plants. This is followed by too little, or too much light.

    It is likely that it is beyond saving by this point, but this article will help with the proper care in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htm

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