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Hoya Carnosa

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Hoya Carnosa

Houseplant

Hoya carnosa

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 10–12
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    The classic wax plant beloved for its thick, glossy leaves and spectacular clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that look almost too perfect to be real. This low-maintenance trailing beauty can live for decades, producing increasingly impressive blooms as it matures and creating stunning cascades from hanging baskets. Its waxy flowers emit an intoxicating sweet fragrance, especially in the evening.

  • Planting

    Propagate from stem cuttings with at least 2 nodes. Root in water or moist soil. Be patient - can take months to establish.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 21-35.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Mealybugs, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Root rot from overwatering, occasional leaf spot.