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- Q.My Lipstick Plants Get Dried Limbs On The End And Leaves Drop. - I have an old plant and also two new ones. They all have the same problem. The old one has ...
- Q.Lipstick Plant Started Initial Bloom After Being Moved Indoors, Given Dark Space Now On Dark/bright - light regimen. Gave it succulent food, water when 1-1/2 inch top dry. Some tips appeared but seemed to ...
- Q.Yrs Ago I Saw A Vining Red Plant In A Magazine And Liked It But Can’t Find It Anywhere - it is red with green vining - looks somewhat like a so called fish plant? Name under pic is Pelargonium "Always." All ...
- Q.How Do You Get Cuttings From A Lipstick To Root? - No details.
- Q.My Lipstick Plant Is Dropping Leaves. I’ve Recently Moved It To A Bathroom Window, Watered And Fertilized It (fish Oil), But It L - ooks droopy and leaves are dropping. Too much sun? It's in a bathroom window behind frosted glass. Afternoon sun.it's been ...
- Q.Why Does The Bud Drop Off The The Lipstick Plant Before It Blooms? - plant is healthy water it when soil is dry
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Anonymous on
October 23, 2020Q.My lipstick plants get dried limbs on the end and leaves drop.
I have an old plant and also two new ones. They all have the same problem. The old one has new leaves and growth near the end of the vine but no leaves near the soil. It still blooms every year, but not as much as in years past. The new ones were sent through the mail and have the same problem but they look healthy and are growing. I can take a picture but cannot download to my computer.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I'm wondering if they have enough humidity. This plant is actually a jungle native, and requires similar conditions to thrive. Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
November 16, 2020Q.Lipstick Plant Started Initial Bloom After Being Moved Indoors, Given Dark Space Now On Dark/bright
light regimen. Gave it succulent food, water when 1-1/2 inch top dry. Some tips appeared but seemed to have stalled out. What can I do? Just wait it out?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These plants don't take well to bright light, but prefer filtered or indirect light. Use a fertilizer with a ratio of 3:1:2. Nitrogen, the first number, should be the highest.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
January 25, 2021Q.Yrs Ago I Saw A Vining Red Plant In A Magazine And Liked It But Can’t Find It Anywhere
it is red with green vining - looks somewhat like a so called fish plant? Name under pic is Pelargonium "Always." All I could find is geraniums? I don't see here where it uploaded my pic?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.That photo is definitely mislabeled. Neither the leaf nor the flower looks like a geranium.
I wonder if you saw a Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans). It has a similar appearance to the photo.
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April 19, 2021Q.How Do You Get Cuttings From A Lipstick To Root?
No details.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article will tell you how to get some cuttings going from your plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/pruning-lipstick-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 22, 2022Q.My Lipstick Plant Is Dropping Leaves. I’ve Recently Moved It To A Bathroom Window, Watered And Fertilized It (fish Oil), But It L
ooks droopy and leaves are dropping. Too much sun? It's in a bathroom window behind frosted glass. Afternoon sun.it's been no higher than 75 the last week, chilly st night..... 50's I ignored it for a month and it looked better. ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 23, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It may not be getting enough light behind the filtered glass. The move may have set it back, too. Moving a plant to a new location is often problematic. Was it thriving before the move? If so, I would move it back. They need bright light for most of the day. It is probably losing leaves due to the location change and lower light. Also, be sure you aren't overwatering. Here are care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htm
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lillianjulien on
September 19, 2023
Vernon B.C. Canada zone5-9Q.Why Does The Bud Drop Off The The Lipstick Plant Before It Blooms?
plant is healthy water it when soil is dry
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 19, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, there are several causes. This can be due to there being too much nitrogen in soil, pH being off, temperature fluctuation, Lighting issues, and several other things. This plant can be a little picky. These articles can help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/lipstick-plant/growing-lipstick-plants.htm
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