wax plant
Hoya nummularioides
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 6 feet tall2 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom color
- White and pink bicolor
Notes
Wax plant (Hoya nummularioides) is a vine for containers, hanging baskets, and fragrant displays. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°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. Its flowers are white and pink bicolor and carry a sweet scent. The stems can reach 24 to 72 inches long.
Pairs well with Marble Queen pothos, Chenille plant, and Umbrella plant.
Native range
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.