Hoya Carnosa

The classic Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa) brings an enduring, vine-like elegance to your indoor living spaces with its thick, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers that look as though they were sculpted from porcelain. You will love adding this heirloom-quality plant to a hanging basket or letting it cascade down a high bookshelf, as its sturdy vines easily reach lengths of two to four feet, creating a living curtain of greenery. Best of all, you can enjoy these sweet-scented, pinkish-white blooms with complete peace of mind, knowing this resilient trailing beauty is entirely non-toxic and pet-safe for your curious cats and dogs.

To coax your Wax Plant into producing its famous floral clusters, place it in a bright room where it receives plenty of indirect sunlight, such as a few feet away from a warm east-facing or south-facing window. Too much direct, hot sun will scorch its thick foliage, but too little light will stop it from blooming altogether. Because this plant grows naturally as an epiphyte clinging to trees in the wild, its roots need oxygen just as much as they need moisture. Wait until the top two to three inches of the potting soil feel completely dry to the touch before giving it a thorough watering, and always ensure your pot drains freely so the roots never sit in standing water. By allowing the soil to breathe and providing bright, gentle light, you will cultivate a long-lived companion that brings sweet fragrance and beauty into your home year after year.

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