Bright hanging spot near a south or west window
Lipstick Plant
Light requirement
Ideal near a south or west-facing window — bright room, out of direct rays.
Glossy dark leaves trail downward while tubular scarlet flowers emerge from burgundy buds — the source of its name. One of the most reliably flowering hanging plants, and completely safe around pets.
Plant profile
Light
Bright indirect
Water
Water regularly
Humidity
Moderate
Growth habit
Trailing
Mature size
Small (< 40 cm)
Pet safe
Non-toxic
Care level
Moderate
Let the top few centimetres dry before watering. Consistent moisture encourages flowering, but soggy roots cause stem rot.
Trailing, compact — fits shelves or hanging pots.
Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs — still best to discourage chewing.
Reliable in most indoor environments with regular watering.