Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) - Image 12

Botanical name: Hoya carnosa

Common name: Wax Plant

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Eastern Asia and Australia

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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