Hoya carnosa 'Variegata'

Waxplant

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Common Name: 

Waxplant

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Green Pink Variegated

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

120 cm

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Description

H. carnosa 'Variegata' bears leaves edged in white and turn pink.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Blooming

When grown in pots, these plants bloom best when the roots are root bound. The blooms, looking almost like porcelain, consist of thick white petals surrounding a starry, often many-colored corona.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Growth

Does best with partial to full shade. Hoyas look attractive in containers, where their waxy foliage and unique flowers can cascade.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Planting

Propagate from cuttings.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Pest

Waxflowers may develop root rot if kept too wet. They are also susceptible to nematodes.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Interesting facts

This genus was named after Thomas Hoy by his fellow botanist friend, Robert Brown.

Waxplant (Hoya carnosa 'Variegata') - Soil and irrigation

Need regular water. They do best when grown in loose, rich, well-drained soil. Let dry between heavy waterings during the summer. After flowering water less frequently.

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