Introduce the foundation of all Hoya collections to your space with the legendary Hoya Carnosa. Grown and loved for generations, this classic heirloom wax plant features large, thick, succulent-like leaves with a glossy jade finish, occasionally flecked with beautiful splashes of natural silver variegation. Over time, its vigorous vines drape elegantly, producing spectacular umbels of porcelain-like, pale pink flowers centered with deep crimson stars that emit a sweet evening scent.

Grown and tended by hand by our family team, we ensure your plant receives dedicated quality care from day one. We offer this highly resilient variety in two distinct growth stages to perfectly fit your personal plant collection goals:

Available Variations

- Rooted Start (3″ Lidded Nursery Pot): A healthy, manually selected rooted cutting that arrives in a premium 3″ clear nursery pot. This variation features a clear dome lid equipped with an adjustable top air vent, creating a perfect high-humidity microclimate to support continuing root development and ease acclimation to your home environment.
- 4″ Established Plant: Arrives fully established and growing vigorously in a 4″ clear plastic nursery pot. This specialized container lets you observe root development and soil moisture at a glance, making it a high-utility favorite for professional and hobbyist collectors alike. Ideal for bright shelves, tabletops, or counter displays.

Key Features

- Porcelain Night-Fragrant Flowers: Star-shaped, waxy blooms that cluster tightly together, releasing a beautiful, sweet fragrance during late-night hours.
- Exceptional Longevity & Resilience: One of the toughest houseplants available, easily adapting to average indoor environments and forgiving an occasional missed watering.
- Foliage viewing Container: Our premium clear nursery pots make it incredibly simple to track root health and avoid the pitfalls of overwatering.
- Family Selected: Every order is hand-picked directly by us to verify top-tier health, foliage fullness, and root structure before it leaves our shop.

🌿 Hoya Carnosa Care Instructions

The Hoya Carnosa thrives beautifully when provided with a bright environment that mimics its natural tropical home.

- Sunlight: Thrives best in bright, indirect sunlight. Generous lighting is crucial for active blooming, but protect it from harsh, direct afternoon sun, which can scorch its thick foliage.
- Watering: Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings. Use your clear pot to visually check the root zone; if the lower substrate is dark and damp, hold off. When watering, saturate the soil completely and ensure all excess water drains away freely.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels (50% or higher). For the 3″ Rooted Start variation, utilize the adjustable clear lid to maintain high moisture early on, opening the top vent gradually over a couple of weeks to safely acclimate the vine to your room’s air.
- Temperature: Maintain a stable indoor temperature range between 65°F and 80°F. Protect your plant from cold window drafts, air conditioning vents, and sudden heat sources.
- Soil: Plant or top-dress using an incredibly airy, chunky, well-draining substrate mix, such as our signature Dirtbags Handcrafted Soil Blend fortified with extra perlite or orchid bark.

🐾 Pet Safety Information

Great news for animal lovers! The Hoya Carnosa is entirely non-toxic and pet-safe for both cats and dogs. You can confidently showcase this magnificent trailing foliage and its fragrant blossoms anywhere in your home without worrying about your curious four-legged family members.

📦 Important Shipping & Variation Note

Every living plant is a unique piece of nature! Please note that individual specimens will naturally vary from the images pictured on our website due to distinct growth patterns, leaf count, and active blooming cycles. Rest assured, your selection is personally hand-picked to ensure optimal health and beauty, and it is fully backed by our comprehensive Arrive Alive Guarantee. We promise a premium specimen that arrives healthy, safe, and ready to thrive in its new home.

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Green Wax Plant (Hoya carnosa)