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Wax Plant

Hoya Carnosa

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Overview

Hoya carnosa, commonly known as Wax Plant, is an evergreen perennial with succulent qualities, showcasing thick, waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers. It thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, requiring minimal water. When mature, it can reach up to 3-6 feet in length, making it an ideal choice for trellises or hanging baskets. Its fragrant, porcelain blooms add a touch of tropical elegance to any interior or sheltered outdoor space.

Sun ShadeWater HighZones 10–11Type Vine

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers; making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, image 45

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Vine
Family: Apocynaceae

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Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — adding a unique texture to garden arrangements.<br><br>Renowned for its clusters of star-shaped flowers; making it an, image 51

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — which are light pink or red; making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, image 54

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — white flowers in the garden; it thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, requiring minimal water

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — Optimal growth occurs in bright, indirect light with moderate humidity; it thrives in well-draining soil and partial, image 79

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — is an evergreen perennial with succulent qualities

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — white flowers in the garden; it thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, requiring minimal water, image 61

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — which are light pink or red; making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, image 75

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — When mature, it can reach up to 3-6 feet in length, making it an ideal choice for trellises or hanging baskets; the, image 68

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — Hoya carnosa requires a supporting structure such as a trellis or wall to showcase its climbing habit

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — adding a unique texture to garden arrangements.<br><br>Renowned for its clusters of star-shaped flowers; making it an exceptional

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — commonly known as Wax Plant

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — each approximately 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter; the flowers are particularly striking due to their central coronas, image 56

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — When mature, it can reach up to 3-6 feet in length, making it an ideal choice for trellises or hanging baskets

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — Hoya carnosa requires a supporting structure such as a trellis or wall to showcase its climbing habit; making it an, image 78

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — the Wax Plant produces delicate blooms with a pearly luster and often a subtle; it thrives in well-draining soil and, image 73

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — white flowers in the garden

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — is an evergreen perennial with succulent qualities; the flowers are particularly striking due to their central coronas, image 65

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — This plant prefers well-draining soil and to be kept on the drier side

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — contrasting beautifully against the creamy petals

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — typically measuring around 3 inches in length; the flowers are particularly striking due to their central coronas

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — waxy leaves and star-shaped flowers; making it an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners, image 66

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — typically measuring around 3 inches in length; the flowers are particularly striking due to their central coronas, image 50

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — Its fragrant, porcelain blooms add a touch of tropical elegance to any interior or sheltered outdoor space; making it an, image 69

Wax Plant (Hoya Carnosa) — It thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, requiring minimal water, image 46

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