| Common Name | Wax plant |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Hoya |
| Species | Carnosa |
| Origin | Eastern Asia, Australia |
| Blooming | Fragrant star-shaped white/pink flowers in summer clusters |
| Leaf Color | Glossy deep green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining cactus mix with perlite and orchid bark for aeration
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings, reduce significantly in winter dormancy period
Bright indirect light required to bloom, avoid scorching midday sun, tolerate partial shade
Dilute liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring/Summer), stop in autumn/winter
Prune after flowering to maintain shape, do not remove old flower spurs as they rebloom from same nodes
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