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Lipstick Plant
Aeschynanthus humilis · Gesneriaceae
How it looks
Lipstick Plant is a vining plant with thick, glossy dark green leaves in opposite pairs and red tubular flowers that rise from between the leaves at the branch tips, looking like a lipstick emerging from its case. Grown as a hanging plant, it reaches 12–24 in (30–60 cm) long.
Lipstick Plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Aeschynanthus humilis
- Common name
- Lipstick Plant
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
