Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
Variegated Wax Vine
Senecio macrogiossus grows to 3m or more. It is an evergreen climber with waxy triangualr leaves to 8cm. It sports single, yellow, daisy-like composite flowerheads which are borne in summer. It is usually grown as a houseplant in temperate climates but will need support. It looks similar to Common Ivy but should not be confused with it as their cultivation needs are different.
Contributed by @jobakes
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Partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Variegated Wax Vine
Latin name
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
type
Cimber
family
Asteraceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'
Senecio macrogiossus grows to 3m or more. It is an evergreen climber with waxy triangualr leaves to 8cm. It sports single, yellow, daisy-like composite flowerheads which are borne in summer. It is usually grown as a houseplant in temperate climates but will need support. It looks similar to Common Ivy but should not be confused with it as their cultivation needs are different.
Propagation by cuttings
From Early Spring TO Late Summer
When a Wax Vine becomes old and straggly, propagate by taking tip cuttings in spring from shoots that contain healthy, green leaves. Remove the two lower leaves and put the cuttings in water in a ceramic jar to exclude light. Place the jar in a warm spot which has bright, filtered light and when the cuttings have developed roots about 3cm long, plant into a 10cm pot containing the potting mixture.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Mid Summer
To plant as a houseplant, plant in a mixture of 3 parts soil-based compost and 1 part perlite or coarse sand. Repot each spring if the pot is filled, until a maximum pot size of about 15cm is reached. Put up to 6 plants in each pot. Water moderately during the active growing season and sparingly during the winter. Put in a bright position where the plant will get at least two hours of direct sunshine every day, including winter.