Wax plant care
A trailing vine with waxy leaves and clusters of scented, star-shaped flowers. (Hoya carnosa)
- Light
- Bright, indirect light, which helps it flower
- Water
- Soak the soil, then wait until it is…
- Cats
- Non-toxic
- Dogs
- Non-toxic
Care card
Light
Bright, indirect light, which helps it flower.
Water
Soak the soil, then wait until it is completely dry before watering again. Too much water is the main way succulents die.
Humidity
Dry room air is fine.
Soil and pot
Fast-draining cactus and succulent mix in a pot with a hole.
Feeding
A little cactus fertilizer once or twice in summer is plenty.
Through the year
Spring
Move it to the brightest window and start watering a bit more as it grows.
Summer
Water deeply when dry. If it goes outside, bring sun on gradually so it does not scorch.
Autumn
Water less as days shorten.
Winter
Water very little, about once a month. Keep it bright and away from frosty glass.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Hoya carnosa, the porcelain flower or wax plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to East Asia. It is a common house plant grown for its attractive waxy foliage, and sweetly scented flowers. It is grown well in pots and hanging baskets.
From Wikipedia’s article Hoya carnosa, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Hoya carnosa Background