Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus) Care: Bloom Triggers and Pruning

New lipstick plant in small pot, 2 ft long, some flowers. Owner asks about repotting, flowering, difficulty.

Bloom Requirements

1. Bright light year-round, protect from midday sun.
2. Stay in small pot—don't repot. Double-pot OK if water doesn't stagnate.
3. Warm temps; winter low 60s trigger buds.
4. Even moisture: top 1–2 inches dry in winter, more frequent in summer.
5. Young plants bloom better. Prune after flowering: cut long stems to several inches above soil for center fullness.

Easy as foliage plant; challenging to flower consistently.