Ctenanthe burle-marxii - Fishbone Prayer Plant gift The Lipstick Plant gets its

The Lipstick Plant gets its common name from the striking shape and colour of its flowers

cut back the spent flower spike to the base to allow the plant to focus on new growth

Add a Lady Valentine to your collection for a splash of pink with green speckles in your home- give it a bright spot and it will repay you with the beauty of its truly unusual foliage

The flowers of Huernia zebrina emit a faint scent similar to carrion

Ctenanthe burle-marxii - Fishbone Prayer Plant gift The Lipstick Plant gets itsLight Thrives in bright, indirect light. Wipe down the leaves regularly to make sure it gets enough light this can be tricky for such highly variegated leaves Water Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out in between watering; if possible, use rainwater rather than tapwater, or at least allow tap water to sit out for 24 hours to allow chemicals in it to settle. Water with tepid or lukewarm water to avoid shocking the plant. Humidity This plant