Hoya Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant

Hoya ‘Mona Lisa’ Lipstick Plant – A Blooming Beauty for Any Space

Meet your new favorite houseplant! The Hoya ‘Mona Lisa’ Lipstick Plant is a tropical showstopper loved for its glossy foliage, trailing vines, and bold tubular blooms that pop like bright lipstick. Whether you choose the 4" nursery planteror the stylish Daphne 4.5" ceramic planter, this plant brings instant charm, color, and life to any room.

Why You’ll Love It

✨ Striking Blooms: When happy, this Hoya rewards you with clusters of vibrant red flowers that look like lipstick tubes just about to pop—absolutely irresistible!
✨ Easy-Care & Low Maintenance: Perfect for beginners and busy plant parents.
✨ Air-Purifying Benefits: Hoyas help clean the air, making your home feel fresher and healthier.
✨ Beautiful Trailing Growth: Gorgeous on shelves, hanging planters, or plant stands.

Care Instructions

🌿 Light: Bright, indirect light brings out the best growth and encourages blooming. It can tolerate medium light, but more light = more flowers.
💧 Water: Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings. Hoyas prefer light, consistent moisture but dislike soggy soil.
🌱 Soil: Well-draining mix is essential—your plant will thrive in airy, chunky soil.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity: Loves warm, humid environments. Average indoor humidity works great, but higher humidity encourages more blooms.
🍽️ Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer to support new growth and flowering.
✂️ Pruning: Light trimming keeps vines full and encourages fresh growth.
🐾 Pet-Friendly: Hoyas are considered non-toxic to pets, making them a safe choice for homes with curious furry friends.

Available Options

🌿 4" Nursery Planter – Perfect for customizing in your own planter or adding to your collection.
🌿 Daphne 4.5" Ceramic Planter – A stylish, ready-to-display option that elevates your home décor instantly.

The Perfect Blooming Companion

With its low-maintenance personality and eye-catching flowers, the Hoya ‘Mona Lisa’ Lipstick Plant is the ideal gift, décor piece, or addition to your growing plant family. Easy, elegant, and endlessly rewarding—this is one plant you’ll want to show off!

Botanical Name

Hoya 'Mona Lisa'

Common Names

Mona Lisa Lipstick Plant

Plant Type

Trailing Tropical Perennial

Mature Size

Can trail up to 3-6 feet long

Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect light; can tolerate some morning or filtered sunlight

Soil Type

Well-draining potting mix; airy and slightly chunky soil preferred

Watering

Allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between waterings; avoid soggy soil

Humidity

Prefers average to higher household humidity; more humidity encourages blooms

Bloom Time

Spring through summer, with clusters of vibrant red tubular flowers

Flower Color

Bright red, tubular blooms

Hardiness Zones

Zone 10-11; commonly grown indoors in cooler climates

Native Area

Southeast Asia

Toxicity

Pet Friendly; Non-Toxic to cats and dogs

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitor the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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