- Botanical name: Hoya bella
- Common name: Wax flower
- Family: Asclepiadaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Evergreen
Pink
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
Known as the wax flower, Hoya is a genus of plants native to Asia, Australia and the Pacific islands. Hoya lanceolata ssp. bella (syn. Hoya bella) is a bushy perennial, bearing clusters of sweetly scented white flowers with purple centres. It’s ideal for growing in a hanging basket in the greenhouse or conservatory, and needs a minimum temperature of 10°C to thrive.
For best results, grow Hoya bella in containers of compost with added bark, and spray with water regularly to increase humidity. Water freely and feed monthly when in growth. Reduce watering in winter but keep the compost moist.
How to grow Hoya bella
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Plant size
20cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade
- Plant care: Avoid strong sunlight
Plant calendar
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Plant does flower in January |
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Plant does flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
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Plant does flower in October |
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Plant does flower in November |
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Plant does flower in December |
Hoya bella and wildlife
Hoya bella has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Hoya bella poisonous?
Hoya bella has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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