Hoya carnosa

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Wax flowerClimber, Conservatory, House plant, PerennialFamily: Asclepiadaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
Tender

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Known as the wax flower, Hoya is a genus of plants native to Asia, Australia and the Pacific islands. Hoya carnosa bears clusters of night-scented, star-shaped, white flowers in contrast with fleshy dark green leaves up to 8cm long. The wax flower needs a minimum temperature of 10°C to thrive.

For best results, grow Hoya carnosa 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.

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Hoya ‘Carnosa’ and wildlife

Hoya ‘Carnosa’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Hoya ‘Carnosa’ poisonous?

Hoya ‘Carnosa’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People