{"product_id":"lipstick-black-pagoda","title":"Lipstick Black Pagoda","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark, exotic, and utterly unlike anything else in your plant collection — the Lipstick Black Pagoda is a botanical curiosity that combines dramatic foliage with spectacular tubular blooms in a way that stops people in their tracks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its thick, waxy leaves are a deep olive-green on top with striking dark purple-maroon undersides — a mottled, almost reptilian pattern that makes the foliage itself a showpiece. Then, when it blooms, vivid orange-red tubular flowers emerge from dark calyxes like tiny lit torches. A trailing vine that is simultaneously strange, beautiful, and absolutely unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more rare and exotic plants in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-houseplants\" style=\"color:#2d6a4f; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ehouseplant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e🌿 Why Black Pagoda is a Must for Collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDramatic Two-Tone Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep olive-green mottled tops with rich purple-maroon undersides — a striking visual contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular Tubular Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vivid orange-red flowers emerge from dark calyxes for a dramatic, torch-like floral display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Collector Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — Significantly less common than standard lipstick plants; a true conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Trailing Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cascades beautifully from hanging baskets or shelves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally considered non-toxic to pets, but keep out of reach as a precaution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e🌱 Plant Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aeschynanthus longicaulis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Pagoda Lipstick Plant, Mottled Aeschynanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trails 2–3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick waxy; olive-green mottled tops, purple-maroon undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#1a3d2b;\"\u003e☀️ Care at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. More light encourages blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Tolerates some drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–85°F. Keep away from cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly during spring and summer; high-phosphorus fertilizer boosts blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f4; border-left:4px solid #2d6a4f; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:4px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n🌿 \u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light is the key to triggering Black Pagoda’s spectacular blooms. If it’s not flowering, move it closer to a bright window and feed with a high-phosphorus fertilizer during the growing season.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shop-houseplants\" style=\"background-color:#2d6a4f; color:#ffffff; padding:14px 28px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; font-size:1.05em; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eShop More Exotic Plants →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rooted Treasures Farms","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot","offer_id":47732028145835,"sku":"4_LIPSTICK_BLACK.PAGODA","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot","offer_id":47732028178603,"sku":"6_LIPSTICK_BLACK.PAGODA","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/image_61905318-99f2-4d96-848e-eb38402afc75.png?v=1788551394","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/lipstick-black-pagoda","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}