The Meaning and Feng Shui Symbolism of Lipstick Plant
The editor is answering netizens' questions about the meaning and Feng Shui symbolism of lipstick plant and the cultivation knowledge of the most shade-tolerant indoor plants. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Every beauty-conscious girl's bag is never without a few lipsticks. It's often said that "a bag cures all diseases, and lipstick sustains life," which shows the importance of lipsticks to girls. If plants had genders, I bet today's star would definitely be a beauty-loving "little girl." While other girls buy their lipsticks, this one is impressive, as her "lipstick" grows on her own! Isn't that amazing? Let's follow the editor to get to know today's super "female lead" — the lipstick plant!
What is a lipstick plant?
The lipstick plant, also known as the lipstick flower or cattleya, is a perennial climbing herbaceous plant of the Gesneriaceae Rhynchoglossum genus, native to the tropical regions of Indonesia and eastern India. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are bright and green, with axillary or terminal inflorescences that resemble lipsticks. The tubular calyx is similar to the cylindrical lipstick case, making the flower shape unique.
The lipstick plant prefers a warm, humid semi-shaded environment, with a suitable growth temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius. It does not like direct strong sunlight and is not cold-tolerant. It favors loose, fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained slightly acidic sandy soil.
Propagation of lipstick plant
The propagation of the lipstick plant is mainly through cutting.
Cutting: It is usually carried out in spring and autumn. Select strong and robust branches, cut 8-12 centimeters as cuttings, insert them into a moist sand bed, maintain suitable temperature and humidity, and place them in a semi-shaded area with bright scattered light and cool ventilation for careful nursing. Generally, it takes about a month to root, and once the roots reach a certain length, they can be transplanted into a pot.
The Meaning and Feng Shui Symbolism of Lipstick Plant
The Value of Lipstick Plant
The lipstick plant has a unique flower shape and thick, dark green leaves. The bright green leaves paired with the peculiar red flowers make it very interesting, with high ornamental value. It can be appreciated both for its leaves and flowers. Hanging it in front of the window adds a special vitality to the living room, with red flowers and green leaves, beautiful and vibrant.
In addition, as a member of the hanging plant family, the lipstick plant also has a certain air-purifying effect, absorbing harmful substances such as formaldehyde from the air, refreshing the air. It is an excellent choice among indoor hanging ornamental plants and is one of the flowers with high ornamental and cultivation value.
How to care for lipstick plant?
The lipstick plant is relatively easy to survive, with粗放 management and simple maintenance. The following points should be noted in daily maintenance:
Soil selection:
Potted lipstick plants are suitable for using loose, fertile, and well-drained slightly acidic sandy soil. A mixture of peat soil, perlite, or vermiculite, river sand, and a proper amount of superphosphate can be used; or a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, river sand, and a proper amount of base fertilizer can be prepared.