Troubleshooting
Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' problems — and how to fix them
Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' (Aeschynanthus radicans 'Mona Lisa') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
No flowers
Insufficient light or a too-comfortable warm winter prevents budding. Provide brighter indirect light and a slightly cooler, drier winter rest to trigger bloom.
Leaf and bud drop
Caused by dry air, cold draughts or sudden moves. Keep humidity up and conditions stable, away from heaters and doorways.
Root rot
Constantly wet, dense compost rots the roots of this epiphyte. Use an airy mix and let the surface dry between waterings.
Leggy, sparse growth
Low light stretches the stems. Pinch tips after flowering to encourage branching and a fuller basket.
Prevent lipstick plant 'mona lisa' problems before they start
Most lipstick plant 'mona lisa' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common lipstick vine problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' watering schedule
- Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' light requirements
- Best soil mix for lipstick plant 'mona lisa'
- Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' temperature & humidity
- Full lipstick plant 'mona lisa' care guide
Looking for lipstick plant 'mona lisa' in general rather than its problems? Read the full lipstick plant 'mona lisa' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Lipstick Plant 'Mona Lisa' problems — FAQ
Why is my lipstick plant 'mona lisa' no flowers?
Insufficient light or a too-comfortable warm winter prevents budding. Provide brighter indirect light and a slightly cooler, drier winter rest to trigger bloom.
Why is my lipstick plant 'mona lisa' leaf and bud drop?
Caused by dry air, cold draughts or sudden moves. Keep humidity up and conditions stable, away from heaters and doorways.
Why is my lipstick plant 'mona lisa' root rot?
Constantly wet, dense compost rots the roots of this epiphyte. Use an airy mix and let the surface dry between waterings.
Why is my lipstick plant 'mona lisa' leggy, sparse growth?
Low light stretches the stems. Pinch tips after flowering to encourage branching and a fuller basket.