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Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
Also known as
Senico macroglossus 'Variegatus', Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus and Senecio Macroglossus Variegatus
Taxonomy
Senecio macroglossus 'Variegata'
Senecio
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Variegated Wax Ivy
How often to water your Variegated Wax Ivy

every 12
Variegated Wax Ivy needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Variegated Wax Ivy in your home

a window
Variegated Wax Ivy may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Variegated Wax Ivy in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Variegated Wax Ivy

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Variegated Wax Ivy after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I just got this beauty plant on 02|06 and one of the leaves are already wilting. I bottom watered it the day after. Pls help!! #VariegatedWaxIvy #SenecioMacroglossus
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Where did I go wrong? #VariegatedWaxIvy
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Hi guys does anyone know how to take care of wax ivy? I plant it indoor, on my bedroom. Thanks! #NewPlantMom
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Janet is doing amazing! I just had to add more hooks to rearrange her vines 🥰. #VariegatedWaxIvy #HappyPlants
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How big do these grow?
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Propagating? Plant newbie here! If I cut off a piece of my ivy to propagate will it not grow from the part I cut off anymore? #VariegatedWaxIvy
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Trying to salvage these guys. Is there any hope? #StringOfDolphins
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My string of fishhooks is growing a lot of aerial roots and the leaves are a little dry. What do you recommend? More sun and more water?
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My plant dropped all its leaves in the middle of the stem awhile AFP and they haven't grown back. The leaves at the bottom and the top look healthy but the plant just looks a bit wonky. 😂 Any ideas or suggestions on chopping it and propogating the top half? #PropagationStation
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Tips to getting water stains off my sweet girl? I know it will be tedious….but I do not care.
Care Summary for Variegated Wax Ivy
Variegated Wax Ivy
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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