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Hoya sp.
Wax Plant (Tropical)

$18.00 $23.40
This size 3 in stock Product ID: 400684

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CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 10b

Plant Max Zone: 11b

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer

Flower Color: Mauve, Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green, Light Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green, Light Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green, Light Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1' - 2'

Width: 2' - 3'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: N.A.

Maintenance Need: N.A.

Spreading Potential: N.A.

Yearly Trimming Tips: N.A.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: N.A.

Best Side of House: N.A.

Extreme Planting Locations: N.A.

Ornamental Features: N.A.

Special Landscape Uses: N.A.

Possible Pest Problems: N.A.

Plant Limitations: N.A.

Description

Wax Plants (Hoya sp.) have been popular house plants for decades because they are extremely long-lived, have a classic, deep green, vining foliage and produce fragrant, light pink and red star-shaped flowers. Because of their thick waxy foliage, they are often called wax plants. These tropical vines have a few requirements in order to thrive but nothing too hard. Give them bright indirect light and water only when dry. If light, temperature, and humidity are sufficient, flowers may occur. If not, then just enjoy the beautiful foliage. They are usually grown as a house plant in Kansas but can be moved outside in the summer if kept in full shade. Leaves will sunburn easily! In the wild, most species grow in dry-deciduous jungles that never get below 60 degrees F. Repotting may or may not be needed depending on how large you want the plant to grow; plants can continue to grow in the same pot for decades. If repotting, make sure to use a sharp draining but high organic cactus mix with plenty of sand and perlite. To play is safe, outside potted plants are best moved in before night temperatures get below 50 degrees F. It is important to avoid the combination of wet and cold. Potted plants are very low maintenance but watch for scale and mealybugs that may hide beneath the foliage.

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