Hoya carnosa
Owned by meg (@meg).
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Notes
Family: Apocynaceae. Sap can be a skin irritant; generally considered non-toxic to pets but can cause digestive upset if ingested.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Wax Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Climber Vine, Epiphyte, Houseplant, Succulent
- Growing Medium
- Aroid mix
- Growth Habit
- Vine, Climber
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Low Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Natural Habitat Location
- East Asia and Australia
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Apocynaceae. Sap can be a skin irritant; generally considered non-toxic to pets but can cause digestive upset if ingested.
Wax Plant
Hoya
carnosa
Common NameWax Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Climber Vine, Epiphyte, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Vine, Climber
Growing MediumAroid mix
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationEast Asia and Australia
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Apocynaceae. Sap can be a skin irritant; generally considered non-toxic to pets but can cause digestive upset if ingested.
Hoya
carnosa
Common NameWax Plant
Added Details
Family: Apocynaceae. Sap can be a skin irritant; generally considered non-toxic to pets but can cause digestive upset if ingested.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Climber Vine, Epiphyte, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Vine, Climber
Growing MediumAroid mix
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Low Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationEast Asia and Australia
Collection Context
Quantity
1