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08 in   Hoya  carnosa 


General Information
Common Name   Wax Plant
Family   Asclepiadaceae
Genus   Hoya
Species   carnosa
Cultivar  
Origin   Southern China to Australia
Category   Foliage Plant 
Common Uses   Hanging Basket


Plant in Photo
Container Size   08 in
Plant Height (photo)   12-15 in
Width   15-18 in
Form   Multi
 

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General Description
Leaf Color   Dark Green, White, Pink
Texture   Fine
Flower Color  
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-10 in
Heights 06 in-18 in
Common or Rare   Common
Forms Multi, Basket

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Low
Humidity Requirements   Low
Light Level   Medium Light Preferred
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   50 F
Optimum Temperature   75 F
Minimum Light   200 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   300 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem   Scale, Mealy Bug, Aphids
Most Common Disease Problem  
Special Requirements or Needs  
Poisonous   None
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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