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 and wildlife

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

Is Hoya poisonous?

Hoya 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
Plants that go well with Hoya carnosa
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