Hoya carnosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Hoya carnosa, also called the wax plant, is a plant native to Asia with fragrant flowers that are easy to care for and grow. This plant can reach a height of 2-4 feet. It prefers 4-6 hours of sunlight daily and well-draining soil. This plant is so elegant and stunning when placed in pots or hanging baskets.
Common Name |
Hoya, wax plant, wax flower, Indian rope plant, porcelain flower, honey plant
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hoya carnosa
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Genus
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Hoya
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Hoya carnosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Hoya carnosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Hoya carnosa needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Hoya carnosa needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Hoya carnosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Hoya carnosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Hoya carnosa prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Hoya carnosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Hoya carnosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Hoya carnosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Hoya carnosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Hoya carnosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
240 Inches or
7 meters
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Spread |
144 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Orange
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Hoya carnosa toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Hoya carnosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Hoya carnosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Hoya carnosa Native Region |
Find out where the Hoya carnosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Australia
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Specific Location
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This plant is also native to Asia |
