Description
Hoya carnosa is a climbing succulent with green stems that become grey-tan as it matures. The glossy leaves are deep green, ovate to elliptic, and grow opposite of each node. The long-lasting clusters (umbel) of flowers are star-shaped and sweetly fragrant, especially in the evening.
Family: Apocynaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Honey Plant | Mature Size: Indoors: 90 cm - 1.8 m length/spread Outdoor: 3.6 - 6 m length/spread |
Origin: East Asia and Australia | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: White - soft pink corolla, with dark pink - red corona (center). | Bloom Season: Spring - Summer (After 2 - 7 Years) |
Sun Exposure: Bright, indirect sunlight | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 18 - 29°C | Min: 10 - 16°C | Toxic: No, but its sap when cut can cause mild irritation or stomach upset if ingested in large amounts. |
