There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Lipstick Plant is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Houseplant you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Houseplant, a type of plant in the Gesneriaceae family of botany.
How to repot Lipstick Plant
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Lipstick Plant.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Lipstick Plant
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Lipstick Plant loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Lipstick Plant needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, Summer, Fall and soil ph which is Neutral to alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Lipstick Plant out of the original pot
Lipstick Plant can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Lipstick Plant as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Lipstick Plant to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Lipstick Plant would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Very well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Lipstick Plant with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Lemon Balm so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your Lipstick Plant into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Lipstick Plant is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Where should you keep Lipstick Plant? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Lipstick Plant will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (10a–11b (USDA), usually grown as a houseplant) and the plant’s original native area (Asia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Lipstick Plant or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
How will you know you have successfully repot Lipstick Plant?
To see your Lipstick Plant reaching its full size of 3 ft. long requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Red blooms precisely during Spring, Summer, Fall time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Lemon Button Fern. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
After you have repot Lipstick Plant, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Lipstick Plant, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Bright filtered light), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (10a–11b (USDA), usually grown as a houseplant) and that your climate is similar to where your Lipstick Plant is from (Asia). If you do this correctly, your Lipstick Plant should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 3 ft. long.
General care for repotting Lipstick Plant
Your plant is from the Gesneriaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Lipstick Plant, it is non-poisonous when interacted with.
Can Lipstick Plant be called anything else?
There may be other more scientific names for your Lipstick Plant such as Lipstick Plant Aeschynanthus radicans or ‘Aeschynanthus radicans’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Lady Slipper Orchids or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle to continue repotting.