How beautiful are these guys? Did you ever think an ivy could be so stunning! Introducing the Variegated natal ivy or Wax Ivy. We’ve often get a small bunch but you’ll need to mind the time if you want the vine! 💞🌿⏳
Where to buy Senecio Macroglossus Variegated Wax Ivy in Australia?
Why we’re glad you asked as Senecio Macroglossus Variegated Wax Ivy are a plant we do our best to have in stock. Click here to Search our shop for Senecio Macroglossus Variegated Wax Ivy!
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Natural Environment
The first thing to know about this green, pink and cream variegated plant is that it’s actually a daisy, not an ivy, with pale yellow daisy-like flowers in summer. It is a semi-succulent, slender twining climber and can be trained into a striking columnar plant around a support, or left to trail in a hanging basket. This variegated form received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Lighting & Humidity
It comes from the eastern part of Southern Africa on the margins of forests and thickets which tells us that it prefers bright light and can cope with drier conditions than are found within a forest.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Tips
When grown as an indoor plant, the stems may reach several meters in length. It is easy to clip and keep in whatever shape is desired, whether growing up a totem or cascading from a hanging pot.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Watering, Soil Mixture, and Winter Care
Keep the plant in bright indirect light for the best pink colour of the leaves. Grow it in well-draining potting mix and allow the mix to dry down considerably before giving a thorough watering again. Keep the plant drier in winter. Fertilise while it is in active growth. It is not frost-hardy so if you grow it on a deck or balcony protect it from frost.
We recommend using our Plant Food available here.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Common Pests
It can be attacked by spider mites, mealybugs and aphids.
For more information on how to manage common plant pests, head to our blog here.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Toxicity
Note! This plant might cause an allergic reaction in pets causing skin, eye or mouth irritation so keep it out of reach of your furry friends! It is only toxic to dogs, cats and humans when consumed in large amounts over a long period. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid poisoning is a long-term poisoning that results in liver failure. The bad taste means most animals will not eat much unless there is no alternative.
Senecio Macroglossus – Variegated Wax Ivy Environmental Effect
Ivy’s tend to be fairy rapid growers, crawling along the ground, often smothering all that is in their path, sending out new runners and also climbing trees. They therefore must always be treated with caution. The Senecio Macroglossus although not as vigorous as the typical English Ivy can still be an environmental weed in warm areas of the country so be mindful of how you dispose of cuttings.
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