Wax Plant
Hoya carnosa
Apocynaceae · Houseplant
Thick waxy leaves on long vines produce umbels of star flowers that look carved from porcelain and smell of honey at night.
- · Let it dry between waterings; it stores water in its leaves.
- · Never cut off the old flower spurs — they rebloom.
- · Slightly pot-bound plants flower best.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Bright indirect light
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Houseplant
- Mature size: 4-12 ft trailing tall · 1-3 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer · Pink, white
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Chunky, fast-draining mix
- Growth rate: Moderate
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