Epicuticular wax

Epicuticular waxEpicuticular wax (Ep-i-cyoo-TI-cyoo-lar wax) is a natural, ... (Ep-i-cyoo-TI-cyoo-lar wax) is a natural, waxy coating some plants develop on leaves, stems and fruits. Forming on the outer cuticle of the plant’s skin, it provides protection from water, insects, dirt, moisture loss and UV rays. On succulents, the wax appears as a whitish film, sometimes described as farinaFarina is a term for a very fine flour. Used with succulents... More, farina bloom or glaucousGlaucous (GLAH-cuss) leaves have the appearance of the whiti... leaves.