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Hoya | "Wax Plant" | Circle Frame
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Hoya carnosa, commonly known as the Wax Plant, is a beautiful trailing houseplant with thick, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Slow growing but long-lived, it's a favourite for hanging baskets, shelves, and climbing supports. Once established, it's one of the easiest flowering houseplants to care for.
Plant Description
Descrption
Hoya carnosa, commonly known as the Wax Plant, is a beautiful trailing houseplant with thick, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Slow growing but long-lived, it's a favourite for hanging baskets, shelves, and climbing supports. Once established, it's one of the easiest flowering houseplants to care for.
Plant Care
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
Light
Medium Light
Water
Low to moderate watering. Allow the top half of the compost to dry out between waterings. Hoyas store water in their thick leaves and prefer drying slightly rather than constantly damp soil.
Soil
Free-draining epiphytic mix made from houseplant compost, orchid bark, and perlite. Good airflow around the roots is essential.
Repot
Repot every 2â3 years in spring if rootbound. Hoyas flower best when slightly pot-bound, so only move up one pot size when necessary.
Humidity
Medium
Difficulty
Beginner
Pet Friendly
Yes
Air Purifying
Yes
đĄ Joe's Top Tip
Don't remove the old flower stalks (peduncles) after flowering. New flower clusters will grow from the same points year after year. Bright indirect light encourages the best flowering.
â ď¸ Common Mistake
Most people struggle with Hoyas by overwatering or repotting too often. Both can reduce flowering and lead to root problems.
đ When To Come Back To Us
Bring it back (or a photo) in 8â12 weeks if you want: ⢠Repotting advice ⢠Help encouraging flowering ⢠A general plant health check
đż Plant Fact
Mature Wax Plants produce clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers that often release a sweet fragrance during the evening to attract night-time pollinators.
đ Country Of Origin
Eastern Asia and Australia