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Ivory Waxy Cap Plant Care
Hygrophorus eburneus
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Hygrophorus eburneus is known for its striking pure white cap and stem, resembling ivory. It is native to North America and Europe, often found in moist woodlands. Plant enthusiasts admire this fungus for its elegant appearance and unique coloration.
Bright indirect
At a glance
How do you care for Ivory Waxy Cap?
Ivory Waxy Cap grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Ivory Waxy Cap Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
What Is the Ivory Waxy Cap?
Ivory Waxy Cap (Hygrophorus eburneus) belongs to the Hygrophoraceae family within the Hygrophorus genus. Ivory Waxy Cap is native to North America, Europe. Ivory Waxy Cap is also known as White Waxcap.
Ivory Waxy Cap displays a clumping, compact growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Ivory Waxy Cap produces none.
What Light Does the Ivory Waxy Cap Need?
Ivory Waxy Cap thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Ivory Waxy Cap in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Ivory Waxy Cap?
Well-draining, rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Ivory Waxy Cap to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Ivory Waxy Cap?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
Is the Ivory Waxy Cap Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Ivory Waxy Cap, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Ivory Waxy Cap?
Ivory Waxy Cap is susceptible to slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Ivory Waxy Cap is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Hygrophorus genus (family Hygrophoraceae) — search all Hygrophorus species in the plant lookup.
Ivory Waxy Cap thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Hygrophorus eburneus, family Hygrophoraceae — World Flora Online.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Ivory Waxy Cap, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Akr, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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