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curly leaf house plant Curly Lipstick PlantCurly Lipstick Plant Pet Safe Vine Root & Reach Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly' Common Names: Curly Lipstick Plant Twisted Lipstick Vine Curly Basket Vine Red Lipstick Plant Curly Aeschynanthus The Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly' Lipstick Plant dazzles with its uniquely twisted and curled glossy green leaves that cascade dramatically from hanging baskets or high shelves, while producing the most spectacular bright red tubular flowers
Botanical Name: Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly'
Common Names: Curly Lipstick Plant • Twisted Lipstick Vine • Curly Basket Vine • Red Lipstick Plant • Curly Aeschynanthus
The Aeschynanthus radicans 'Curly' Lipstick Plant dazzles with its uniquely twisted and curled glossy green leaves that cascade dramatically from hanging baskets or high shelves, while producing the most spectacular bright red tubular flowers that emerge from dark burgundy calyxes like vibrant lipstick extending from elegant tubes, creating an absolutely stunning tropical display that brings exotic rainforest beauty and vibrant color drama to any indoor space. This remarkable curly cultivar combines the beloved flowering power of traditional lipstick plants with distinctively twisted foliage that adds incredible textural interest and dynamic movement to the cascading display.
This extraordinary flowering tropical vine combines eye-catching curly cascading foliage with spectacular lipstick-red blooms and surprisingly adaptable care requirements, making it perfect for creating dramatic hanging displays, adding tropical color to bright spaces, or anyone seeking a conversation-starting flowering houseplant that provides both stunning foliage texture and vibrant blooming rewards. Enjoy year-round twisted tropical elegance with the promise of spectacular red blooms - all with complete confidence around your beloved pets and family members who can safely admire its curly cascading splendor.
Complete Care Guide
Light Requirements ▼
- Bright, indirect light promotes healthy curly growth and encourages spectacular blooming
- East or west-facing windows provide ideal growing conditions
- Can tolerate some direct morning sunlight beautifully
- Bright light is essential for flower production and vibrant foliage
- Perfect for sunny bathrooms and bright hanging locations
Watering Instructions ▼
- Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings - prefers moderate moisture
- Water when top inch of soil feels dry to touch
- Typically water every 1-2 weeks depending on conditions
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot
- Reduce watering frequency during winter months when growth slows
Humidity & Temperature ▼
- Moderate to high humidity: 50-70% for optimal curly leaf development and blooming
- Temperature range: 65-80°F (18-27°C) with consistent warmth
- Thrives in naturally humid bathrooms and kitchens
- Benefits from humidity trays or grouping with other tropical plants
- Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes that can stress blooming
Potting & Fertilizing ▼
- Use well-draining, chunky potting mix with good aeration
- Add orchid bark or perlite for extra drainage and root health
- Feed monthly during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer
- Repot every 2-3 years or when roots become crowded
- Choose hanging baskets or elevated pots to showcase cascading curly foliage
Blooming & Maintenance ▼
- Produces spectacular red tubular flowers that look like lipstick emerging from tubes
- Blooming typically occurs in spring and summer with proper bright light
- Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowering sites
- Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
- Propagates easily from stem cuttings in water or moist potting mix
Styling Ideas for Your Curly Lipstick Plant
Hanging Masterpieces
Perfect for showcasing curly cascading foliage
Bright Window Features
Sunny spots promote spectacular blooming
Tropical Collections
Adds flowering color to plant groupings
Bathroom Elegance
Thrives in high-humidity environments
Shipping & Potting Information
Your plant ships in its current nursery pot and will need to be repotted into a decorative container of your choice. The beautiful ceramic pot shown in the product images is for styling inspiration only and is not included with your purchase. This allows you to select the perfect decorative pot that matches your home's unique style and décor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Curly variety different from regular Lipstick Plants?
The Curly variety features uniquely twisted and curled leaves that create much more textural interest and dynamic movement than straight-leafed lipstick plants. The curly foliage adds incredible visual drama to the cascading display while still producing the same spectacular red tubular flowers.
When will my plant bloom and what do the flowers look like?
With proper bright light and care, your Curly Lipstick Plant will produce stunning bright red tubular flowers that literally look like lipstick extending from dark burgundy tubes! Blooming typically occurs in spring and summer, and the dramatic flowers are absolutely worth the wait.
How can I encourage more blooming?
Provide bright, indirect light (essential for blooming), maintain consistent moisture without overwatering, and feed regularly during growing season. Pinching growing tips encourages bushier growth with more flowering sites, and removing spent flowers promotes continued blooming.
Is this plant safe around pets and children?
Yes! Aeschynanthus plants are completely non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making them perfect worry-free choices for families who want to enjoy their spectacular curly cascading foliage and vibrant red blooms safely throughout their home.
How long do the cascading vines get?
Curly Lipstick Plants can develop cascading vines 2-3 feet long, creating impressive hanging displays. The curly foliage makes the vines appear even fuller and more dramatic than straight-leafed varieties, perfect for creating stunning living curtains of twisted tropical beauty.
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★★★★★ 5
Awesome Information for Kids - History, legends and fun facts
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Packed with interesting and entertaining facts and legends for kids (and adults but def geared towards kids). My youngest could only read in small doses because it’s A LOT of info packed on the pages. They really enjoyed learning about Barcelona’s affinity for giants, dragons, and good versus evil. So many fascinating tid bits got them excited about our summer trip (we are going to Barcelona!).
Highlights: executioners would sell dead people’s shoes which the townspeople put in front of their houses to ward off evil spirits.
Gaudi didn’t use straight lines because there are none in nature. He was so obsessed with the basilica plans he stopped hygiene and wore shoes made of woven plant roots.
My kids loved the section on chocolate and candies (my vote is churros) and the tradition of the poop log 💩
Overall we really enjoy this book and it will join us on our travels. It got my kids excited to see the giant goldfish sculpture, see the sharks at the aquarium, the amusement park, fountains, statues and so many of the history rich areas of Barcelona.
Highly recommend if you’re planning a trip with kids to get them engaged, or for a report for school, or just to learn about other places and cultures.
Please note - this is not a travel guide for adults. No hotels, tours, prices etc are included.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
★★★★★ 4
Lots of great ideas and suggestions - but lacking some practical details
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Each of the 16 walks featured in this book have between 3 to 6 pages covering sights, tips and trivia. The graphics are very appealing with a nice variety of layouts and colors. My 5 year-old can’t obviously read this on her own, but she enjoys pointing to the pictures and hearing the descriptions about this amazing city that we’ve visited in the past.
For self-guided trips, this book offers a way to get school-aged travelers with planning what to see and selecting foods to try. The book is not really geared for navigating/orienting other than just the starting point for the walk. The only map just inside the cover contains a view of all the starting points in relation to the city.
The places featured within a walk seem laid out in a logical fashion, but you will definitely need another travel guide and/or smart phone to be sure you make it to the various destinations noted. I felt the book did justice to the awesome sights by Antoni Gaudi and I was pleased to find the Palau de la Musica Catalana also featured. The books is bursting with ideas for kid-friendly things to do.
Even though it is geared to a younger audience, I am deducting a star as practical information seems to be lacking either in the section for the walk itself or in a summary/overview section. Examples of details I’d like included: a map view for the specific walk of where things are within relation to each other, the distance between sites, how much time to allow getting to each of the sites, how to best get to them (foot vs. public transit), the total distance of the walk, the minimum recommended time to complete the walk, and if there are walks that would be best grouped together for a full-day or half-day. As the book does not have these details, you’ll need to figure them out on your own and tailor it to what your family can manage.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Great kids' travel book about Barcelona
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Lonely Planet has some wonderful books designed to make an intimidating city full of interest and fun for kids. Most travel guides have way too much information for young travelers. This one about Barcelona has the most interesting information broken down into bite sized pieces for kids.
All the pages are lively and colorful. They have photographs and illustrations. The guide contains what you want to know about zoos, museums, food, history and more. The blocks of text are short enough for young readers to get through and absorb the information. There are also details presented in text boxes. Because it's not page after page of a lot of written information, it is very inviting for young readers. While the Table of Contents doesn't explain very clearly what each section contains, there is an index at the back to help guide you.
This book is recommended for ages 9 to 12. I think it might be better for a younger range, like 7 to 10. Either way, I think it's a great choice for any child traveling to Barcelona. While we have no plans to go anytime soon, my kids still looked through the pages of this book and enjoy learning about this foreign city. It's a good one to keep on our bookshelf and look through time and time again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019
★★★★★ 5
More Tapas Please!
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If you are bringing kids along to a new city like Barcelona, the Lonely Planet Kids book provides a great introduction for the children. It has very little of the adult stuff about hotels and restaurants and nothing on how much they cost. It is all about sites and experiences.
This lonely Planet book is divided into sixteen trails. There are marked starting points for each one on a map of the city, but no directions about getting from one attraction to the next along the trail. That must be the job of the adults. The groupings include history, castles, shopping, sports, parks, outdoor recreations, and food. I think that there should be more on food.
There are over eighty pages in the book. Each page is rendered in bright color drawings and photographs. The images and the explanations each take up about the same amount of room, although I think that the images have the advantage. This is a great book for the kids and for adults who want to get the essence of the city without getting bogged down in details.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019
★★★★★ 5
Really fun and great for homeschooling or travel prep
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If you plan on traveling to Barcelona and want to get the kids excited and pumped for the visit, this would be a perfect book to read. There are so many different interesting aspects covered, from Barcelona's fashion week, to interesting wildlife found at the local parks, to statues and local history, that it really makes things rich and interesting.
What I love best is the design and layout. There are photographs mixed with drawings mixed with text in different sidebars and bubbles. It's just really fun to read and fun to browse. The one thing that I don't like is that some books like this have a type of stinky ink that gives me an immediate headache. Unfortunately, this book has that stinky ink., and even letting it air out with some of the pages splayed open, has not dissipated the smell.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019