Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hoya carnosa Porcelain Flower, Waxplant, Waxvine, Waxflower, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants Climbing / Twining
Description:
Common evergreen indoor trailing plant with waxy green foliage and clusters of pink/white star-like scented flowers during warmer months.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Indoor plants require a sheltered position and usually access to some sunlight. Read the plant label for specific requirements. Plant in a suitable container using a good quality potting mix. Fertilise twice a year with a slow release formula and a liquid feed as required.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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