Plants with waxy leaves are some of the most eye-grabbing plants that give any interior a vivid look. Here’s you can find best plants with Waxy Leaves. Keep reading!!!
Many plants have waxy leaves that are covered in a substance called cutin. This helps the plant to survive by preventing water loss and damage from insects and other animals.
There are many different types of plants with waxy leaves such as eucalyptus, pine trees, palms, magnolias, and cycads. Some people might think it is strange that some of these plants live in climates where there is not much rain or humidity. However, the waxy leaves allow them to thrive because it helps them retain moisture, despite not getting as much external water source like rainfall.
Jade plant
The Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) is one of the most majestic plants with waxy leaves. It is an evergreen succulent plant native to several regions in South Africa.
Although it is mostly called “the jade plant” due to its leaves of jade-green color, Crassula ovata is also known as money plant, money tree, or lucky plant. It is a very common houseplant around the world, especially because it requires a very low level of care.
The jade plant does not produce very impressive flowers and does not bloom very often but is mostly grown for its beautiful miniature-tree look and its gorgeous glossy aspect. It has juicy, sparkling, and smooth leaves.
The Wax Plant
The Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) is a common house plant grown for its charming waxy foliage and pleasantly scented flowers. It is indigenous to Eastern Asia and Australia and is also known as porcelain flower.
Hoya carnosa is a plant that immediately attracts attention when found in any room. If you are not familiar with it, most of the time you might confuse it as an artificial plant due to its shining leaves of extraordinary beauty.
The wax plant not only has superb waxy leaves but also produces beautiful clusters of stunning scented flowers that also seem to be made of wax. It grows well both in pots and hanging baskets.
Peace Lily
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) is one of about 50 species of tropical perennial house plants in the genus Spathiphyllum. They are also commonly known as white sails or spathe flowers.
If you love green, leafy houseplants but don’t have too much space for a large tropical plant, a peace lily might be the perfect choice for you. It doesn’t grow too big and has many dense dark-green shiny leaves which can give any place a lively look.
Peace lilies will mostly bloom during springtime but can also produce flowers multiple times a year. Their blossoms are white and look like an open flag or the hood of a cobra snake. When flowers rise from between the leaves, they create a splendid contrast with the waxy, dark leaves of these plants.
Dwarf Umbrella Tree
Dwarf Umbrella Tree (Schefflera Arboricola) is a perennial exotic shrub, suitable to be kept both indoors or outdoors.
Schefflera Arboricola can reach heights between 10 and 20 ft (3-6 m) and can be grown as trees, bushes, or even as bonsai. It is the little brother of Schefflera actinophylla (umbrella tree), which can reach up to 50 ft (15 m) in height.
The name “umbrella tree” comes from the aspect of its leaves that grow in clusters that resemble the shape of open umbrellas. Its leaves have a glossy dark green color and have an oval shape.
Rubber Fig
The Rubber Plant, also known by the name Ficus Elastica, is a popular houseplant. It’s waxy leaves and huge appearance makes it an attractive option. In its native land in Southeast Asia, this plant is capable of growing up to 100 ft. But when domesticated, it can reach 6 to 10 ft in height.
Rubber plants come in a variety of colors to complement the theme of your home’s décor. This plant requires indirect light. During summer, it also demands loads of water. Keep its soil moist but make sure it’s not drowning. In winter, keep the soil dry but make sure it’s not too dry.
Zanzibar Gem
Yes, you have guessed it right, it’s the ZZ plant. Zamioculcas Zamiifoliais is very famous on the Instagram feed of plant collectors.
This attractive plant features dark green leaves which are soothing to the eyes. Also, ZZ is capable of tolerating neglect. It readily accepts low light conditions. The waxy leaves brighten up any room they are in.
The ZZ plant grows slowly so don’t worry, it won’t become a plant monster. A study says that this plant is also a natural air purifier. It can remove toxins such as benzene and toluene from the air. It doesn’t need any specific type of soiling and it only requires watering once a month.
Anthurium
The Anthurium plant is not just an indoor plant, it can also be grown outdoors. One of the reasons why people grow these plants outside their homes or offices is because they are so easy to care for and maintain.
They require less water than most other flowers which makes sense since they have waxy leaves that retain a lot of moisture. This helps them thrive in dry climates where there may not be much rain or humidity available as well. These plants usually blossom with bright colors during spring weather when there is more light and warmth to help them produce blooms quicker
Some common types of this flower include: pink, red, white, camouflage green, yellow (gold), and blue stripes on dark green background (blue).