Wax Flower

Known as Wax flower because the appearance of its amazing and abundant flowers, which looks like wax or porcelain. It has its origin in Oceania and is a climbing plant easy to grow and durable. It is used in hanging baskets. In warm regions it can also be grown outside in shadow. It stores water in its leaves.

DAYLIGHT	Lot of sun is needed for the bloom, but just in early hours. Sun of midday can burn the leaves. Put it in a window oriented to the south or east.
TEMPERATURE	Warm weather between 8ºC and 22ºC degrees is ideal. Under Mediterranean climate it endures -3ºC degrees. If it is indoors, be careful with the heating in Winter because it dries the air and that is bad for the plant.
IRRIGATION	Not much watering because the plant stores water in its leaves by itself. Well drained and high temperature with environmental humidity.
GROUND	Good for little pots due to its little root system. You can change to a bigger pot every 2 or 3 years for its development.
FLOWERING	The roots need to be tight in the pot to bloom. Flowering season is March-April.
FERTILIZED	Every 3 weeks in Spring and during the flowering time rich in potassium.
PRUNING	No needed. Prune it just if you want to shape it.