Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant - Hoya - Great House Plant - 4" Pot

by Hirts: House Plant

Product Features

• Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant - Hoya carnosa
• Hoya carnosa is one of 100 species of Hoya that are native to Eastern Asia and Australi
• Easy to grow house plant
• Clusters of attractive, star shaped, pink-white blossoms are produced in summer
• Size Shipped: 4" pot

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012YMHOK
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,441 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant - Hoya carnosa

Hoya carnosa is one of 100 species of Hoya that are native to Eastern Asia and Australia. The this easy to grow houseplant Hoya carnosa was named for Thomas Hoym, gardener to the Duke of Northumberland at the end of the 18th century.

Blooming Time: Summer: Clusters of attractive, star shaped, pink-white blossoms are produced in summer. The delicate flowers appear to be made of porcelain and are truly unique.

Culture: Hoya carnosa does best in at least 4 hours of bright indirect or curtain-filtered sunlight. Night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees and day temperatures of 70 degrees or higher are optimal. Water freely during flowering but allow the soil to become almost dry between waterings when the plants are not rapidly growing. Fertilize every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not remove the leafless spurs or stubs, on which new flowers appear every year.

Propagation: Hoya carnosa can be propagated at anytime by air layering or by stem cuttings. A portion of the stem including one or more pairs of leaves will quickly produce roots in water or damp sand.

The plant you will receive is growing in a 4" pot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a pretty and healthy plant, June 22, 2007

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hjs "hjs" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

I have had this for just under a month and it has definitely filled in and there is alot of new growth. There aren't any flowers yet but some of the leaves have come in with very striking deep pink tones. I also planted a start that fell off of the plant and it seems to be doing fairly well. I am definitely happy with the purchase and hope that the flowers are half as striking as the picture.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant, August 18, 2008

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Jolene Quintal "quiltertoo" (Summerville, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strawberries & Cream Wax Plant - Hoya - Great House Plant - 4" Pot

I have had the wax plant for over 30 years and have found that it blooms profusly when it is root bound and kept in a sunny location in the house. It doesn't like to be moved. I have given away many starts and those who have received the gift have also been pleased. It will take awhile for it to become rootbound in order to bloom, but the results are well worth it.
Jolene Quintal

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strawberries & Cream Hoya, October 26, 2007

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Dallas R. Jones "Jo Anne Jones" (Santa Clarita, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This item arrived fron Hirt's Gardens in a very short time and was in excellent shape. I think there were 5 plants in a 4" pot and they are beautiful.