Wax Flower. A beautiful flowering climbing plant with bell shaped, night scented, creamy yellow flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Hoya coronaria
A beautiful flowering climbing plant with bell shaped, night scented, creamy yellow flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Hoya |
|---|---|
| Species | coronaria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Wax Flower |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| 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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