Hoya carnosa

Common names: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Honey Plant

Hoya carnosa is a timeless classic in the world of indoor plants, prized for its glossy, thick leaves and stunning clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Native to Eastern Asia and Australia, this vining plant is often called the Wax Plant due to its lustrous foliage and waxy blooms that look almost artificial.

A true low-maintenance beauty, Hoya carnosa is ideal for shelves, hanging baskets, or trained around trellises. When mature and happy, it rewards you with delicate, pale pink to deep reddish-pink blooms that smell sweet—especially in the evening.

Care Tips

☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light (can tolerate some morning sun)
💧 Water: Allow the top 3–5 cm of soil to dry between waterings; prefers a light touch
🌿 Growth: Vining and long-lived; can be trained up or allowed to trail
🌡️ Humidity: Average home humidity is fine; appreciates good air circulation
✅ Pet Friendly: Yes!

Why You’ll Love It

• Produces fragrant, starry flowers in warm months
• Excellent for hanging baskets and trellises
• Very drought-tolerant and forgiving
• Can live for decades, becoming more stunning with age

🪴 A charming, easy-going trailing plant with a sweet reward for those who wait—the Hoya carnosa is a must-have for plant lovers who adore both foliage and flowers.