Waxplant
5.0 out of 5 (11 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
wax plant, star of david, Krinkle 8 and hoya
Taxonomy
Hoya carnosa
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 9
Fast grower 4
Easy to propagate 2
Large, lush leaves 1
@Colleen
New Orleans, LA
03/17/2021
This wax plant brings me so much joy. It’s super low maintenance- doesn’t need bright sun or frequent watering. It’s leaves are so lush looking and have these gorgeous marbled variations of color.
@Scanas
Cambridge, MA
03/13/2021
I had this plant for 2 years, I think I plant it in the wrong pot because it us not growing, I need to repot it in a good drainage.
@Franny
Eau Claire, WI
04/17/2021
Very easy to take care of and very pretty! Don’t chop off ends with no leaves, it may flower later
@Elkbath
Nashville, TN
03/11/2021
I love all varieties of Hoya. They grow best in small snug pots and vine out beautifully!
@Josie
Bellingham, WA
02/16/2021
i’ve had this wax plant for years, and love how low maintenance it is 🥰
@Faeriesholl…
San Jacinto, CA
04/19/2021
Pretty plant, grows really fast
How to care for Waxplant
Water
How often to water your Waxplant
every 12
Waxplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Waxplant in your home
a window
Waxplant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Waxplant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Waxplant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Waxplant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Waxplant
Waxplant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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