Did you positioned your wax plant in the brightest spot in your home?
Did you planted your wax plant in a well-draining soil mixture?
Do you keep your wax plant away from heat vents and hot drafts?
Do you allow the soil to dry out thoroughly between waterings?
Do you feed your wax plant regularly during spring and summer?
Do you keep your wax plant free of pests and diseases?
Wax plants need consistently bright light to be at their best. In nature, they grow up among trees and receive bright, dappled light. If they are grown outdoors, keep the plants away from harsh, direct rays as they can get sunburned. When grown indoors, however, place your wax plant in the brightest location in your home. A south-facing window is ideal.
Airy, well-draining soil mixes are best for wax plants as their roots require good drainage and aeration. A mix of peat, perlite, and orchid bark is popular for wax plants as it provides adequate drainage and room for the roots. Alternatively, a mix of potting soil, pumice, compost, and orchid bark mix is also appropriate.
Wax plants appreciate humidity and/or regular misting. However, this is not a requirement, and these plants do well in regular household temperatures and humidity levels. You should avoid placing your wax plant too close to fans or heat vents/drafty windows to ensure they are not exposed to any extreme temperatures.
Wax plants are sensitive to overwatering and should be allowed to dry out thoroughly between waterings. Wait until the soil has dried out and then water thoroughly. In the fall and winter months, cut back on watering while the plant is in dormancy.
Wax plants are fast-growing plants that require regular fertilization during the spring and summer to help support their growth. To encourage foliage growth, use a fertilizer that is high in nitrogen. If you notice that your wax plant is about to bloom, switch to a fertilizer that is higher in phosphorus to encourage vigorous blooming.
Good job! You are taking good care of your wax plant.
Wax plants are susceptible to a range of common ‘sap-sucking houseplant pests including aphids, mealybugs, scale, and spider mites.
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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