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Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30359

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Gentianales Family: Asclepiadaceae Genus: Hoya Species: Hoya carnosa

Common Names add Wax Plant edit | delete Wax Vine edit | delete Wax Flower edit | delete porcelainflower edit | delete Plant Types edit Climber Evergreen Houseplant Vine   Zones / Hardiness edit 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit   Spread (Maximum) edit   Flowering Start edit March   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Yellow   Leaf Shape edit Elliptic Ovate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Hanging Basket Wall/Trellis Indoor   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist Acidic / Peaty Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Tolerant of Most Types   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Stem Cutting Layering - Air   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Needs soil to stay moist during blooming edit | delete Clip long shoots as they're gowing to create a more full hanging basket edit | delete Bunches of flowers reappear on the same stubs over and over again. edit | delete Allow soil to dry out during dormant stage (wintertime) edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Asclepias carnosa



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