He likes to be moist but not soggy. Water him when the top two inches of soil feel dry and pour off any excess water.
He’s quite tolerant of low light but will grow much more healthily in bright, indirect light.
He’s used to tropical conditions so loves moisture. Put him in a bright bathroom or mist him every few days.
Botanical name
Hoya carnosa ‘tricolor’
Nickname
Wax flower; Wax plant
Plant type
Climber, hanging, indoor
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
30-40cm
Pet/baby safe
Sap is toxic if ingested
Nursery pot size
14cm
Commonly known as ‘wax flower’, hoya carnosa gets its popular name because of the appearance of both its leaves and flowers. The leaves are thick with a waxy sheen and the flowers, viewed from a distance, look almost plastic. Up close you’ll see they’re actually covered in countless tiny hairs. You’ll also notice their sweet scent.
This hoya grows natively in East Asia and Australia, where it’s often found winding its way around the branches of other trees. Because it’s used to tropical conditions, it likes lots of humidity, indirect bright light and warm(ish) temperatures. It will also appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer. Keep that in mind and it should be very happy.
Did you know?
A 2009 study found that this plant is extremely good at sucking pollutants out of the air.
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