Wax plant
Hoya carnosa · Wax plants · Dogbane family
Also known as: Hoya · Porcelain Flower · Honey Plant
Medium50–200cmNot pet-safe
Wax plant care at a glance
Wax plant (Hoya carnosa) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 16–24 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 16–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Wax plant
Possible pests on Wax plant include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Fungus gnats. A common disease is Root rot. Wax plant is not pet-safe.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Fungus gnats Low
Disease
- Root rot High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Wax plant
- Which pests affect Wax plant?
- Possible pests on Wax plant include Mealybugs, Spider mites and Fungus gnats.
- Which diseases affect Wax plant?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- How much water does Wax plant need?
- Wax plant has a low water requirement.
- What light does Wax plant need?
- Wax plant prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Wax plant frost-hardy?
- Wax plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.