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HOYA carnosa
Commonly known as Honey plant, Wax flower, Wax plant
Vigorous succulent greenhouse climber producing clusters of around 20 waxy star-shaped white flowers with a red centre. The flowers are night scented and secrete nectar
£19.00 each
Plant Details
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs -
Place of origin
India, southern China, Myanmar -
EvergreenOval, rigid, very fleshy leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Height
6m (20ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingFlowers in convex umbels to 6cm (2½in) across.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Scented flowersNight-scented.
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam-based compost with equal parts horticultural sand, leaf mould and crushed bark and charcoal. Partial shading
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
With a little shade from the hottest sun .
Hoya - Growing Guide
