wax plant
Hoya wayetii
USDA zones11 to 13
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Wax plant (Hoya wayetii) is a houseplant for containers and low maintenance gardens. 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 part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It is evergreen and can reach about 35 to 47 inches tall. It blooms in every season.
Pairs well with Pepper, Chinese taro, and Cardamom.