Hoya Carnosa Seeds grow into perennial, trailing or climbing succulent vines with thick, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that are typically pink with a red center. They thrive in warm, frost-free climates with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Hoya Carnosa is ideal for hanging baskets, trellises, indoor containers, and tropical gardens, providing ornamental foliage and long-lasting blooms.
Features
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Perennial, trailing or climbing succulent growth habit
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Produces star-shaped, fragrant flowers in pink with red centers
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Suitable for hanging baskets, trellises, indoor containers, and tropical gardens
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Thrives in bright, indirect light with well-draining soil
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Provides ornamental foliage and long-lasting blooms
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa
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Common Name (US): Wax Plant
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Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety
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Growth Habit: Trailing or climbing succulent vine
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USDA Zones: 10-11 (grown as indoor plant in cooler zones)
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing Months: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 2-6 weeks, keep soil moist, warm conditions recommended
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Sunlight Requirements: Bright, indirect light
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Low to moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between watering
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Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet long (trailing/climbing)
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Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches between plants for container or garden spacing