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Buy Aeschynanthus Micranthus 'Variegata'

Ed's Plant Shop

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$19.99
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Description

Not Your Typical Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus micranthus 'Variegata', also known as the Variegated Lipstick Plant, is a stunning trailing houseplant that adds a pop of color and texture to any indoor space. Its small, glossy green leaves feature eye-catching cream-colored variegation, creating a dynamic contrast perfect for hanging baskets or shelf displays. Known for its easy care and ability to thrive in bright, indirect light, this tropical beauty produces vibrant red tubular flowers, adding even more visual interest. 

Stunning Variegation Adds Texture to Any Space

Ideal for plant lovers seeking a low-maintenance, showy plant, Aeschynanthus micranthus 'Variegata' brings both elegance and exotic flair to your home decor.


Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus micranthus 'Variegata' 
  • Common Name(s): Variegated Lipstick Plant
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • Native Range: Peninsula Thailand to West and Central Malesia

Care Guide

  • Care Level: Easy
  • Light: Medium to bright indirect light
  • Water: Keep soil moist. Avoid over-watering
  • Humidity:  Basic household humidity
  • Temperature: 75-85F
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
  • Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer monthly during spring and summer
  • Propagation: Stem Cuttings
  • Growth: Vining, Bushy
  • Common Pests:  Look out for aphids, mealybugs, and mites
  • Toxicity: Known to be nontoxic to dogs, cats and humans yet may cause reactions in certain individuals if ingested. With all plants we recommend keeping them out of reach of children and pets.

Fun Fact: The Lipstick Plant’s Flowers Look Like Tubes of Lipstick!

The Aeschynanthus micranthus 'Variegata' is often called the Lipstick Plant because of its vibrant, tubular flowers that resemble actual lipstick tubes emerging from the buds. As the flowers bloom, the bright red or orange colors make the plant even more visually striking, adding a bold touch to your plant collection. These flowers not only stand out but are also a fun conversation starter for plant enthusiasts.

From Tropical Forests to Your Home: The Origins of the Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus micranthus 'Variegata' is native to the tropical regions stretching from the Thai Peninsula to West and Central Malesia. In its natural habitat, this plant thrives in warm, humid conditions, often growing as an epiphyte on trees. Its ability to adapt to lower light and household conditions has made it a popular indoor plant, valued for both its striking variegated foliage and its easy-care nature.


Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.