Hoya Carnosa

One of the most beloved houseplants of all time — the Hoya Carnosa is a plant you keep for decades, and it rewards every year of patience with clusters of exquisitely fragrant, waxy star-shaped flowers. Its thick, glossy oval leaves trail gracefully on long vines, making it equally stunning as a hanging plant or climbing up a small trellis. Extraordinarily long-lived and genuinely low maintenance, Hoya Carnosa is the plant your grandmother probably had on her windowsill — and for very good reason. Once it blooms, you’ll understand why people fall so deeply in love with this plant.

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🌿 Why Hoya Carnosa is a Forever Plant

• Exquisitely Fragrant Blooms — Clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers with a sweet, intoxicating fragrance that fills a room.
• Thick, Waxy Foliage — Succulent-like leaves store water, making it extremely drought tolerant.
• Extremely Long-Lived — With proper care, a Hoya Carnosa can thrive and bloom for 20, 30, even 50+ years.
• Pet-Friendly — Non-toxic to cats and dogs. 🐾
• Versatile Display — Beautiful trailing in a hanging basket or climbing a small trellis.

🌱 Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa
• Common Names: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
• Origin: East Asia, Australia
• Mature Size: Vines trail 4–10 feet
• Foliage: Thick, waxy, oval dark green leaves on trailing vines

☀️ Care at a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect light. More light encourages blooming.
• Water: Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Very drought tolerant.
• Humidity: Adapts to average household humidity.
• Temperature: 60–85°F. Protect from frost.
• Fertilizer: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer; a high-phosphorus fertilizer encourages blooming.

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