Wax Plant. A beautiful flowering climbing plant with star shaped night scented waxy flowers bourne in pendant clusters. Max Height 2.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to September. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Hoya carnosa ‘Exotica’
A beautiful flowering climbing plant with star shaped night scented waxy flowers bourne in pendant clusters
Additional information
| Generic | Hoya |
|---|---|
| Species | carnosa |
| Varietry | 'Exotica' |
| Common Name | Wax Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| 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, yellow, pink |
| 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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