Hindu rope thrives in bright, indirect light, well-draining soil, and higher humidity levels.
Avoid positioning your Hindu rope plant in a window that receives extended exposure to direct afternoon sun.
Too much direct sun risks scorching leaves and yellow foliage.
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Soil
Use a fast-draining, light, and airy potting mix.
Water it deeply but verify it is growing in a pot with decent drainage holes.
In the winter months, reduce watering and pay more attention to the plant’s humidity needs.
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Temperature and Humidity
Hindu rope requires consistently warm temperatures well above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Protect it from sudden temperature changes.
Positioning your plant beside a radiator or on a drafty windowsill should be avoided.
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Low humidity levels can result in a loss of the waxy, glossy appearance of the foliage.
Dry air is especially a problem during the winter when you are heating your home.
To increase the humidity,use a humidifieror place the plant pot on top of a pebble-filled tray.
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The plant won’t need any feeding during the winter.
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Pruning
About once a year in spring, trim back leggy stems and cut back dead growth.
Propagating Hindu Rope
Hindu rope plants are easilypropagated from stem cuttings.
It is usually recommended to pot them in a small container but one they wont outgrow quickly.
The smaller size will reduce the risk of overwatering.
Just confirm that whatever pot you select has large drainage holes.
Common Pests
These hardy plants aren’t prone to attracting pests.
Consistent care, high humidity, and the use of horticultural oil can help.
How to Get Hindu Rope to Bloom
Blooming may seem inconsistent and tricky when growing Hindu rope.
It is even possible for Hindu rope to bloom consistently throughout the year.
How Long Does Hindu Rope Bloom?
What Do Hindu Rope Flowers Look and Smell Like?
The tiny pinkish-white, star-shaped flowers grow in ball-shaped clusters.
Flowers have a faint, sweet fragrance resembling chocolate.
Continue to care for the plant as you have been.
The need for careful watering of this plant cannot be overstated.
Otherwise, Hindu rope doesn’t suffer from many common concerns.
Yellow Leaves
As leaves wither and die, they often turn yellow.
It’s normal to see slight yellowing of a few leaves here and there.
Fungal diseases cause massive yellowing of the plant.
To help avoid this, verify you aren’t watering the plant too much.
Repot it in a new container just a few inches bigger than the old one.
The plant, also known as the wax plant, is not toxic to dogs or cats.
It may also take some time in your home to get established before it starts growing.
Hindu rope plants thrive in bright, indirect light.
Too much sun can scorch its leaves.
