Hoya (Wax / Honey Plant)

Waxy trailing vine with porcelain-like flowers.

Thick waxy leaves and, with enough light, clusters of fragrant star flowers. Pet-safe and forgiving: perfect on a sunny desk.

Hoya carnosa

Varieties: Green, Variegated (Tricolor), Eskimo, Compacta (Hindu rope)

Approx. 20-40 cm

Final size varies with the variety, pot size and light conditions.

Bright indirect light

Near a bright window behind a sheer curtain. Direct Riyadh midday sun can scorch the leaves.

Water only when the soil has dried out completely. Push a finger in to one knuckle; if it feels damp, wait. Overwatering is the main cause of damage.

Watering needs change with room temperature, pot size and season, so check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Average humidity

Copes with normal indoor humidity; keeping it out of direct AC airflow helps.

Ordinary indoor temperatures between 18 and 28°C suit it well.

Avoid direct AC airflow and intense heat behind glass in summer.

A well-draining indoor potting mix.

A balanced diluted liquid feed once a month from spring to early autumn; stop in winter.

Repot when roots fill the pot or push through the drainage holes, when the plant becomes unstable, or when growth slows. Move up one pot size only.

Trim long or bare stems to keep the plant full, and remove any yellow leaves.

Wipe broad leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust, and avoid leaf-polish products.

Let it dry out completely between waterings; it is semi-succulent and loves the dry air.

Non-toxic.

Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.

• Yellow leaves: usually overwatering or poor drainage.
• Brown tips: dry air, tap-water minerals or a direct AC draft.
• Root rot: the main risk for this plant, caused by watering too often.
• Slow growth: not enough light or time to repot.

Spider mites in dry conditions, Mealybugs on stems and leaves

• Office
• Desk
• Living room
• Kitchen

• Thank You
• Birthday
• New Baby

Simple cream ceramic in keeping with the Flower Palace look.

• Small·20-40 cm · 12-15 cm pot
• Medium·40-90 cm · 17-21 cm pot
• Large·90-150 cm · 24-30 cm pot
• Statement·Over 150 cm · 30 cm pot and above

Available sizes vary by plant and stock; confirm the size when ordering.