Hoya Carnosa

The most widely grown of all Hoyas, Carnosa is a very hardy plant suited for almost any position.

Flowers : 15mm fragrant flowers in large bunches that will produce multiple sets of scented flowers from each stem each year. Fast growing and suits pots or baskets.

Position : Full sun to heavy shade. Flowers better under higher sun levels. If left indoors, it will grow well but will not flower.

Temperature : Cool to moderate range. May need to be kept indoors over winter months in severe frost areas.

Water : Keep dryer in winter and moist in warmer months

Fertiliser : Weak dose regularly in warmer months

Repotting : Only when plant is well advanced in its pot or mid spring