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Green Light™ Wax Vine

Hoya carnosa

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Overview

Green Light™ Wax Vine, or Hoya carnosa, is a climbing/trailing houseplant with glossy green leaves heavily brushed in creamy variegation, sometimes blushing pink, and occasional waxy pink flower clusters. It matures 12-24 inches tall with trailing vines. Grow in bright indirect to medium light, chunky well-drained mix, average water, and moderate humidity, drying slightly between waterings. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12.

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Green Light™ Wax Vine (Hoya carnosa) — is a climbing/trailing houseplant with glossy green leaves heavily brushed in creamy variegation
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Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Apocynaceae

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Green Light™ Wax Vine (Hoya carnosa) — is a climbing/trailing houseplant with glossy green leaves heavily brushed in creamy variegation
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