Hoya gracilis
wax plant or wax flower
The slender stems of this shrubby climber are laced with attractively freckled, fleshy green leaves, and if the plant gets enough light, Hoya gracilis will also produce clusters of sweetly scented pink flowers.
How to care for Hoya gracilis:
Wax flower thrives in bright, indirect light and benefits from a little direct sun in the early morning or late afternoon to encourage flower bud formation. Keep the soil consistently moist during the summer but avoid waterlogging, and reduce watering in the colder months, giving the plant a good drink only when the soil is reasonably dry.
Mist the leaves regularly, especially if growing near central heating, and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly while actively growing. Maintain temperatures above 10°C (50°F) in winter, with ideal growing conditions around 18-25?°C (65-77°F).
Please note: all our indoor hanging pots include drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. We recommend taking them down to water in the sink or on a saucer, and leaving them to drain before rehanging.
Mist the leaves regularly, especially if growing near central heating, and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly while actively growing. Maintain temperatures above 10°C (50°F) in winter, with ideal growing conditions around 18-25?°C (65-77°F).
Please note: all our indoor hanging pots include drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. We recommend taking them down to water in the sink or on a saucer, and leaving them to drain before rehanging.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Bright light
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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