Species Name: Hoya carnosa 

Common name(s): Wax Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Thick leathery leaves
• Emerald green foliage
• Grows beautifully in a hanging basket
• When given consistent bright light, produces clusters of pale flowers

This listing is for one 'Grower's Choice" Hoya carnosa. Plants may differ in color, appearance, and be of different varieties than the plants pictured.  

Recommended Pot Size: Small - medium  

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 61-80°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Drought tolerant. Water when the top 1-2" of soil feels dry to the touch

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Use a well-aerated soil such as Josh’s Frogs Orchiata Orchid Substrate 

Growth rate: Slow- Moderate 

Height: Vines can reach up to 12’ long

Origin: Eastern Asia near the southern Himalayas 

Regional locality: Humid subtropical forests climbing up trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes:  For extra humidity, regular misting is beneficial 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 4" pot.