{"product_id":"40-50cm-aeschynanthus-pink-polka-xxl-in-hanging-pot-15cm-pot-house-plant","title":"40 - 50cm Aeschynanthus Pink Polka XXL in Hanging Pot 15cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' XXL Care Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' XXL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAeschynanthus 'Pink Polka', commonly known as the Pink Polka Lipstick Plant, is a stunning trailing houseplant loved for its glossy foliage, cascading stems, and spectacular pink flowers. The XXL form offers an even more impressive display, with long trailing vines that create instant impact in hanging baskets, plant shelves, and elevated planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Aeschynanthus species naturally grow as epiphytes on trees, where they enjoy warm temperatures, bright filtered light, and excellent air circulation. Under the right conditions, 'Pink Polka' produces an abundance of vibrant tubular flowers that emerge from dark buds, resembling tubes of lipstick and giving the plant its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of easy care, trailing growth, and prolific flowering makes Aeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' XXL an outstanding choice for anyone looking to add colour and tropical character to their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeschynanthus 'Pink Polka'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink Polka Lipstick Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesneriaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing epiphyte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, indirect light is essential for healthy growth and reliable flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEast or west-facing windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright conservatories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered light near a south-facing window\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect midday sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark corners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grown in brighter conditions are more likely to flower prolifically and maintain compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' enjoys lightly moist compost but dislikes sitting in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater when:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top 3–5 cm of compost feels dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot feels lighter when lifted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterlogged compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanding water in decorative pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllowing the soil to remain constantly saturated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an epiphytic plant, it prefers periods of slight drying between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tropical species appreciates moderate to high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal humidity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50–80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup with other houseplants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a humidifier during winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in kitchens or bathrooms with good natural light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it tolerates average household humidity, higher levels often encourage stronger growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm temperatures promote healthy growth throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal range:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18°C – 28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold draughts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden temperature changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent warmth helps maximise flowering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Potting Mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light, airy mix that mimics its epiphytic growing conditions is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat-free houseplant compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrchid bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerlite or pumice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco coir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe growing medium should provide excellent drainage while retaining some moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly during the growing season to encourage flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–4 weeks during spring and summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce buds begin forming, a flowering houseplant fertiliser can help support prolonged blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XXL form offers exceptional trailing growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong cascading stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy green foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClusters of pink tubular flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense trailing habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical indoor size:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrail length: 60–120 cm+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread: 40–80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven enough time, mature plants can create a spectacular waterfall effect from hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the main attractions of Aeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' is its colourful blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlower characteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright pink tubular flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from dark buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive contrast against glossy foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo encourage flowering:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide bright indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overpotting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed regularly during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly root-bound plants often flower more freely than newly repotted specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFailure to Flower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually caused by insufficient light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften linked to overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeaf Drop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan occur following cold temperatures, draughts, or sudden environmental changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWrinkled Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay indicate underwatering or prolonged dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSparse Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically caused by inadequate light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRepotting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAeschynanthus 'Pink Polka' prefers being slightly root-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRepot:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen roots begin circling the pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a container only slightly larger than the existing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is easy to propagate from stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMethods:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem cuttings in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem cuttings in moist compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation in sphagnum moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting is usually quickest during spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading growth habit makes this an excellent display plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh shelves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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