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Hoya carnosa
Also Known As
- Wax Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10'-12'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Hoya carnosa plant details
Hoya carnosa is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya carnosa
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya carnosa
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Almost Eden
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Hoya carnosa plant
How to Grow Hoya carnosa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Zones
Size
Height: 6"-120"
Width: 12"-120"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Hoya krohniana 'Splash'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hoya krohniana 'Esk', Hoya krohniana 'Super Silver', Hoya lacunosa 'Super Eskimo', Hoya lacunosa 'Super Silver'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-5'
Width: 1'-5'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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