<
>
HOYA lacunosa
Commonly known as Wax flower
Pale cream almost white scented flowers
£15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Good to know
Best grown from a hanging pot. Little nectar. -
Pests & Diseases
Mealybugs -
Place of origin
Indonesia, Malaysia -
EvergreenDark green, sometimes silver-flecked leaves to 5cm (2in) long with prominent veina
-
White
-
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 winter
-
Half hardy (down to 0)
-
Height
1m (3ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingSmall, fuzzy flowers in umbels of 15-25.
-
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
-
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
-
Autumn Seasonal Interest
-
Spring Seasonal Interest
-
Summer Seasonal Interest
-
Fertile moist well-drained soil
-
Full sun
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hoya - Growing Guide
