Aeschynanthus longicaulis 'Purple Star' - Purple Star Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus longicaulis 'Purple Star' - Purple Star Lipstick Plant - 4" Nursery Pot is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Purple Star Lipstick Plant - Vibrant Purple Blooms and Glossy Foliage
Introducing the stunning Purple Star Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans), a unique houseplant that brings a splash of color to your indoor spaces. With its glossy, deep green leaves and striking tubular purple flowers, this plant adds a vibrant touch to any room. Known for its cascading growth habit, the Purple Star thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate watering, making it an easy-care choice for plant enthusiasts.
Purple Star Lipstick Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans
- Common Name: Purple Star Lipstick Plant, Lipstick Plant
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Native Range: Southeast Asia
Purple Star Lipstick Plant Care Guide
- Care: Easy to Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Water: Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering, then water thoroughly.
- Humidity: High humidity preferred for optimal growth.
- Temperature: 60-80°F. Keep away from cold drafts.
- Pruning: Trim as needed to control shape and remove dead flowers.
- Feeding: Fertilize monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
- Growth: Trailing, can grow up to 2-3 feet long
- Propagation: Stem cuttings in spring or summer
- Pests: Watch for aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets.
Bold and Beautiful: A Perfect Cascading Plant for Your Home
The Purple Star Lipstick Plant is ideal for plant lovers looking to add a striking pop of color to their collection. Its bright purple flowers, combined with its trailing vines, make it perfect for hanging baskets or shelves where it can cascade freely. This easy-care beauty is sure to brighten any room in your home.
Fun Fact: Named for its Lipstick-Like Flowers
The Purple Star Lipstick Plant gets its name from its flowers, which resemble a tube of lipstick as they emerge from the buds. The vibrant purple blooms open up from the "lipstick case" of deep green sepals, adding a whimsical and eye-catching element to your plant collection.
Purple Star Lipstick Plant Origins: From the Tropics of Southeast Asia
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, the Purple Star Lipstick Plant thrives in humid environments with filtered sunlight. Its natural habitat helps explain its cascading growth habit and its preference for high humidity, making it a resilient plant that brings a touch of the tropics to your home.
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Live Plants – Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping
What will I receive?
What will I receive?
You’ll receive one healthy live plant in the nursery-pot or hanging-basket size selected above. The listed size refers to the approximate diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height or width.
Because every plant is naturally unique, height, fullness, leaf count, coloration, variegation, vine length, maturity, and overall shape may differ from the photographs.
Unless the product listing specifically states otherwise, plants arrive in a standard nursery grow pot. Decorative planters, baskets, saucers, stands, and other accessories are sold separately.
When will my plant ship or be delivered?
When will my plant ship or be delivered?
Please allow approximately 10–15 business days for processing and preparation. Ten business days is the earliest end of the range, and many orders require most or all of the stated processing window.
Processing time is separate from carrier transit time. Local NYC delivery also requires preparation and does not automatically mean same-day or next-day service.
Orders may occasionally require additional time because of plant availability, order volume, weather, seasonal demand, or courier coordination. We will send an update when confirmed fulfillment, tracking, or delivery information becomes available.
How are live plants packaged?
How are live plants packaged?
Each live plant is inspected and packed according to its size, shape, and shipping needs. Soil and foliage may be secured to reduce movement during transit, and protective materials may be added when appropriate.
Temporary drooping, shifted soil, limited leaf loss, or minor cosmetic stress can occur while a plant adjusts after shipping. This does not necessarily mean the plant is unhealthy.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Unpack the plant promptly and carefully remove all protective packaging. Place it in appropriate light and allow it time to adjust to its new environment.
Check the soil before watering. Do not water automatically upon arrival because the plant may already have adequate moisture. Avoid immediately fertilizing, heavily pruning, or repeatedly moving the plant while it acclimates.
Should I repot my plant immediately?
Should I repot my plant immediately?
We generally recommend allowing a newly delivered plant time to acclimate before repotting unless there is an urgent plant-health reason to do so.
Repotting an eligible small plant during the first 15 days may void the Plant Health Guarantee because it can make the cause of decline difficult to determine.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Report shipping or delivery damage within 48 hours. Keep the plant and all packaging while the concern is being reviewed.
Please provide your order number, a photograph of the entire plant, close-up photographs of the concern, and photographs of the box and packaging when applicable.
Small plants in nursery pots measuring 8 inches and below may also qualify for our 15-Day Plant Health Guarantee. Large plants in nursery pots measuring 10 inches and above have a 48-hour inspection and reporting window.
Review our Refund & Returns Policy for complete eligibility and documentation requirements.
How can I get help with my order or plant?
How can I get help with my order or plant?
For the fastest assistance, use the AI chat assistant on our website. It can help with common order-status, delivery, policy, product, and plant-care questions.
Have your order number and the email address used at checkout available when asking about an order. When a concern requires photographs or human review, email support@edsplantshop.com.



