Hoya carnosa, commonly known as Wax Flower, is a graceful plant with soft pink flowers, ideal for gardens and feature planting.

At a glance Pot: 250mm pot Height now: approx. 1.2m with established trailing growth Mature size: Sun: Bright, well-lit indoor position Foliage: Evergreen Hardiness: Requires a warm, frost-free position

Why choose a Hoya Wax Flower?

Hoya carnosa combines glossy foliage with clusters of perfumed, waxy pink flowers. Its established stems can climb a support or trail from a hanging basket, making a long-lived feature for a bright indoor space.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Train onto an indoor trellis or hoop.

• Let stems cascade from a hanging basket.

• Display on a shelf with other warm-climate indoor plants.

Hoya care

Provide support for climbing stems or allow them to trail. Keep in a warm, frost-free location, such as indoors near a bright window, a sunroom or a suitable patio.

Use a free-draining orchid-style or chunky indoor potting mix. Allow the mix to dry slightly between watering; water requirements are low once established.

Do not cut off old flower spurs, as flowers form from the same stems each year. Hoya prefers to be slightly root-bound, so avoid frequent repotting.

Where does it grow best?

Choose a bright, well-lit indoor position or a warm, frost-free patio or sunroom. Use free-draining potting mix, such as an orchid-style or chunky indoor mix, and allow it to dry slightly between watering.

What does it look like through the year?

Glossy leaves provide year-round foliage. Clusters of perfumed, waxy pink flowers develop from flower spurs that can bloom again in subsequent years.