Hoya plant profile
Hoyas grow well in hanging baskets and flower best when they become a little 'rootbound'. Do not overwater Hoyas, but don't let them dry out. Hoyas prefer a brightly lit position.
Hoya australis commonly known as waxflower .
Hoya carnosa is commonly known as the 'Wax plant' or Wax Flower'. Used widely as an indoor plant best suited to hanging baskets. Long trailing green leathery foliage with vines white to pink flowers. Hoya carnosa (Indian Rope plant) Hoya carnosa variegata (hoya rubra)
Hoya kerrii the 'Sweetheart Hoya' or 'Sweetheart Plant' with large heartshaped leaves. Hoya kerrii variegata is also popular.
Hoya publicalyx with white to pink flowers although some new cultivars have dark red flowers
Other species include Hoya macrophylla and Hoya barina
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