Waxplant
4.7 out of 5 (112 experiences)
Survivor
Fast grower
Also known as
wax plant, star of david, Krinkle 8, hoya, Hoya carnosa 'Krimson Princess', hoya krinkle 8, Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle 8', Hoya 'Krinkle 8', 'Krinkle 8' and Wibergaie
Taxonomy
Hoya carnosa
Hoya
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
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
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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 region 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.
FAQs
Waxplant is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!
Water Needs
Waxplant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Waxplant may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Waxplant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.
Humidity
Waxplant doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Waxplant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Waxplant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Waxplant does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!
Native Region
Waxplant is native to Australia.
Growth Pattern
Waxplant is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Waxplant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Waxplant can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
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.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 64
Fast grower 51
Easy to propagate 36
Large, lush leaves 25
Pet friendly 16
Blooms easily 15
Pest magnet 5
Browns easily 4
11/24/2021
Super easy plant. Doesn’t need water all that often and is quite hearty! It took a little while to root my cuttings but I had 100% success!
Easy to propagate
Survivor
11/16/2021
I love how beautiful this plant trails, but I was naive in thinking that my hoya would immediately bloom lol! but these are beautiful plants that aren’t too hard to take care of at all :)
11/05/2021
Love him! The leaves are thick and waxy, I love that! Funny thing is that he’s the type of plant that you don’t realize has grown until you’re like whoa that vine got super long overnight. Definitely easy to maintain, water when dry.
11/04/2021
Grows like a vine. Have something for them to climb!
Easy to propagate
Fast grower
10/24/2021
Have had the mother plant for years and saw no growth or failing. Just stayed the same. I took a small cutting and it propagated quickly. Hopefully this app will help me learn to care for it properly so I can grow it well
Easy to propagate
Pet friendly
Survivor
10/21/2021
Blooms with fertilizer and strong but indirect sun
Survivor
Large, lush leaves
10/17/2021
Loves direct light and lots of watering with dry soil in between
Fast grower
Survivor
10/16/2021
Hoya are quickly becoming my favorite plants. I love them 🌿❤️
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
10/12/2021
I love this plant because I got it from my grandma. It’s jelly like flowers are cute
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
10/03/2021
- Slow growing
- Low maintenance
- Water when majority of soil is dry
- Incredibly beautiful variegation
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
10/03/2021
Dry out before watering again
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Pet friendly
09/21/2021
Love it
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Survivor
Pet friendly
Blooms easily
09/09/2021
Growth boosts when bad looking parts are removed
Large, lush leaves
09/04/2021
indian rope is a great plant that withstands slightly varying conditions
Survivor
Easy to propagate
08/24/2021
Fast grower. Propagates v fast
Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
08/16/2021
Hoya are amazing plants and specifically H. carnosa are easily to care for and can grow rapidly under the right care! Plus they have beautiful, fragrant flowers and they’re safe around animals & children.
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Pet friendly
Survivor
08/07/2021
Jeremiah is the best!
08/05/2021
Simply beautiful
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
08/03/2021
I can’t complain about this one. I’ve repotted it only once after I brought it home from the nursery last year. The growth has been pretty strong. It’s put out plenty of those long, fun, Hoya vines that will wrap themselves around things if given the opportunity. I’ve had this one in a few different light conditions due to moving & it’s seems to be happy most everywhere it’s been. I haven’t had the pleasure of any of my Hoyas flowering yet, hopefully one day!
Fast grower
Survivor
07/27/2021
haven’t had this one too long, but so far so good! she’s settling into the plant family well!
Large, lush leaves
