Product Description

Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant - Hoya carnosa

Hoya carnosa is one of 100 species of Hoya that are native to Eastern Asia and Australia. The this easy to grow houseplant Hoya carnosa was named for Thomas Hoym, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland at the end of the 18th century.

Blooming Time: Summer: Clusters of attractive, star shaped, pink-white blossoms are produced in summer. The delicate flowers appear to be made of porcelain and are truly unique.

Culture: Hoya carnosa does best in at least 4 hours of bright indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight. Night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees and day temperatures of 70 degrees or higher are optimal. Water freely during flowering but allow the soil to become almost dry between waterings when the plants are not rapidly growing. Fertilize every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not remove the leafless spurs or stubs, on which new flowers appear every year.

Propagation: Hoya carnosa can be propagated at anytime by air layering or by stem cuttings. A portion of the stem including one or more pairs of leaves will quickly produce roots in water or damp sand.

The plant you will receive is growing in a 6" Hanging Basket, similar to the one pictured.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #115839 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: House Plant

Features

• Hoya is growing in a 6 inch hanging basket

Customer Reviews

disappointed
Although the plant was shipped in a timely manner it was a disappointment and were it not difficult for me to get around I would have returned it. The plants were large enough to be old enough to have bloomed but show no evidence of having done so. Worse they were heavily infested with mealybugs. I did email Hirt's Gardens about the problem but have never had the courtesy of a response.

a beautiful plant
My hoya plant arrived well-packaged and protected, and in gorgeous condition. The plant exceeded my expectations in regards to condition and size, and has thrived ever since it arrived several weeks ago and I expect it will continue to thrive, and, with the right lighting and feeding conditions, will eventually flower. Will definitely order more from this seller!

Hardy and beautiful..
Got my plant about 6 months ago. Since then it has grown to about 10 times its original size with leaves that go from pink to light or dark green. Am eagerly waiting for it to flower.