Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa
Common Name: Wax Flower Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vining, spreading plant with twining, trailing branches which can be trained to climb, spread or trail Height to 10' Spread to 10' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure in/out outdoors in partial shade, bright light indoors Soil prefers a rich, loose, well-drained soil Hardiness tender to frost Morphology: Leaves elliptical, opposite, 2-4" long, thick, waxy – some varieties edged in white – new foliage bronzy, red Flowers umbels of 1/2" wide white flower with 5-point pink star formed inside Fruit small follicle Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: container plant, indoors or out; used for summer flower color; usually trained on trellis, post or pillar Landscape Care: Watering deep, infrequent watering; don't over-water when buds are on plant Fertilizing balanced, 1/2 strength, monthly - low N during bloom Pruning control size only; do not prune out flowering wood Pests/Diseases mealybug, aphids Special Conditions/Other blooms best when potbound Origin: Southern China Family: Asclepiadaceae Notes: |
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