Black Pagoda Lipstick Rex this is the plant that

this is the plant that makes it feel like a living ecosystem

or when the top inch of the soil has dried out

A well-draining tropical mix keeps the roots happy

A well-lit spot away from direct sun is the sweet spot

so your Pilea depressa 'Sao Paulo' will have its own shape

Black Pagoda Lipstick Rex this is the plant thatSome plants ask for attention. The Black Pagoda Lipstick just takes it. Every glossy, lance shaped leaf is marbled with dark maroon veining over olive green and flip one over and the underside is a deep burgundy, like the foliage was dipped in wine. It's Aeschynanthus longicaulis, a trailing tropical that turns a shelf or hanging pot into a quiet showstopper. Native to the warm forests of Southeast Asia, it grows as an epiphyte clinging to trees