Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) - Image 2

Botanical name: Hoya carnosa

Common name: Wax Plant

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: Eastern Asia and Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover 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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