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1Hoya carnosa (L.fil.) R.Br.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Apocynaceae · Genus: Hoya1
- Native distribution
- China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Villavicencio | Pasto, Brazil, Turkeyuncertain3
- Synonyms
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27 synonyms
- Asclepias carnosa L.fil.
- Cynanchum carnosum (L.fil.) Decne.
- Hoya carnosa variegata (Siebold ex C.Morren) H.Hara
- Hoya carnosa foliis-variegata E.J.Lowe & W.Howard
- Hoya carnosa carnosa
- Hoya carnosa gushanica W.Xu
- Hoya carnosa japonica Siebold
- Hoya carnosa japonica Siebold ex Maxim.
- Hoya carnosa variegata (Siebold ex C.Morren) L.H.Bailey
- Hoya chinensis (Lour.) Traill
- Hoya compacta C.M.Burton
- Hoya crassifolia (J.Jacq.) Haw.
- Hoya intermedia A.C.Sm.
- Hoya laurifolia Miq.
- Hoya motoshei Teijsm. & Binn., 1855
- Hoya motoskei Teijsm. & Binn.
- Hoya picta Siebold
- Hoya picta Siebold ex C.Morren
- Hoya rotundifolia Siebold
- Hoya skinneriana Kloppenb.
- Hoya variegata Siebold
- Hoya variegata Siebold ex C.Morren
- Schollia carnosa Schrank
- Schollia carnosa Schrank ex Steud.
- Schollia chinensis (Lour.) J.Jacq.
- Schollia crassifolia J.Jacq.
- Stapelia chinensis Lour.
Hoya carnosa, the porcelain flower or wax plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to East Asia. It is a common house plant grown for its attractive waxy foliage, and sweetly scented flowers. It is grown well in pots and hanging baskets.
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Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Hoya carnosa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; Flora e Fun) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q134347 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – NKN-2007-06-13 114250 Hoya Carnosa (Yvan Leduc author for Wikipedia).jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Hoya carnosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Hoya carnosa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Hoya tip: Never cut off spent flower spurs – it reblooms from the same spot.
Hoya carnosa – what to know
Hoya carnosa – family: Apocynaceae, genus: Hoya. Native range: China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Villavicencio | Pasto, Brazil, Turkey. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: low; min. 12 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Hoya carnosa?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Hoya carnosa need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Hoya carnosa get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Hoya carnosa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Hoya carnosa flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Hoya: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Who grows it?
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Hoya carnosa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q134347 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – NKN-2007-06-13 114250 Hoya Carnosa (Yvan Leduc author for Wikipedia).jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Hoya carnosa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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