wax plant
Hoya lanceolata
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones11 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- White with red centers
Notes
Wax plant (Hoya lanceolata) is a houseplant for containers, hanging baskets, and fragrant indoor spaces. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 11 and warmer, down to about 40°F (4°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It bears white flowers with red centers, and the blooms are fragrant. The leaves stay evergreen all year.
Pairs well with Snake plant, Variegated Jade Plant jade plant, and Cape leadwort.
Native range
Asia.