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Wax Plant (Hoya)
الهويا (زهرة الشمع) · Hoya carnosa
A climber with waxy leaves and clusters of fragrant waxy star flowers.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الهويا (زهرة الشمع) |
|---|---|
| English name | Wax Plant (Hoya) |
| Scientific name | Hoya carnosa |
| Family | Dogbane family (Apocynaceae) |
| Plant type | Indoor plant |
| Height | Climbs or trails 1 to 3 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to May
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A climber with shiny fleshy leaves and round clusters of pink-white flowers.
Where it grows
Kept inside homes and offices in all regions.
Soil
A light, well-drained potting mix.
Water and irrigation
Needs little water.
Climate and light
Likes bright indirect light.
Propagation
From cuttings.
Benefits and uses
- Special fragrant flowers
- Lives long
Drawbacks
- Slow to flower at first
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: