Hoya carnosa

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Hoya carnosa
Family Asclepiadaceae
Genus Hoya
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Common Name(s) Wax plant, Honey plant, Wax flower
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The common name for this species is the Wax Plant, which is ideally grown in the greenhouse or hanging basket. It is a semi-succulent climbing vine with thick, shiny evergreen foliage and densely clustered flowering heads of star-shaped pink, white or red blossoms. They will need full sun or light shade and well drained, humus-rich soil. Keep them well-watered during the growing period in the spring and summer and less during winter. Propagation can be by root cuttings in late spring to early summer, semi-ripe cuttings in summer or seeds indoors year-round.

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Semi-moist conditions with medium humidity.
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Well drained humus-rich soil.
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Height (m) : 4 - 6.5
Spread (m) : 0.3 - 0.3
Growth Habit : Climbing
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Colour : Green, Pink, White
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Flowering : Early Spring - Early Autumn
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Colour : Red, Pink, White
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
Profusion : medium
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