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Powder coating on plants, Staghorn ferns and succulents  epicuticular waxes

Powder Coated Plants?

Ever wonder why some plants have a powdery coating? Epicuticular waxes are three dimensional crystals covering the outermost layer of most land plants. Some plants have adapted to have more protective waxes for survival. Epicuticular waxes serve important functions for the plant life they blanket in three key ways: moisture balance/hydration retention, sunburn protection, and as a built in pest care system.

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