General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Very narrow, dark green; when grown in sun, leaves attain a reddish shade, mainly on the reverse side.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Yellowish-brown corolla, lighter corona with pinkish tinge.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Wax Plant

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