Wax Plant. A beautiful climbing plant with clusters of star shaped night scented waxy flowers. Attractive red young growth. 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 ‘Krimson Princess’
A beautiful climbing plant with clusters of star shaped night scented waxy flowers. Attractive red young growth
Additional information
| Generic | Hoya |
|---|---|
| Species | carnosa |
| Varietry | 'Krimson Princess' |
| 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, red |
| 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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