General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: Trails or climbs 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Small heart shaped leaves are heavily flecked with silver.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant

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Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2020-06-02
Just received this in a trade, will be interesting to watch it gr
Comments:
  • Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on May 19, 2022 5:48 PM concerning plant:
    Please be careful when using this name. The word "Esk*mo" is a derogatory term and can be considered very offensive, so PLEASE be careful.

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