Wax Flower. A beautiful flowering climbing plant with white, star shaped waxy flowers with a red spot at the base of each petal. Max Height 2.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers June to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Hoya australis
A beautiful flowering climbing plant with white, star shaped waxy flowers with a red spot at the base of each petal
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Hoya |
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Species | australis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Wax Flower |
Flower Colour | white, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2.2m |
Family | Asclepiadaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Climbing |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs |
Maintenance | Requires support, Pot on every 3 to 5 years, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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