Wax Plant - Hoya

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Candle Flower

Originating from the Far East, wax flowers, also known as hoya, are cultivated in tropical climates and are suitable for indoor growing. With their evergreen leaves, beautiful fragrance, and uniquely beautiful flowers, they are among the most beloved indoor plants. Like jasmine, wax flowers are a type of climbing plant, and their star-shaped, fragrant flowers make them a popular choice among climbing plants.

Candle Flower Care

Being a tropical plant, it thrives in humid and warm environments. Easy to care for, wax flowers have similar water requirements to succulents. Therefore, watering them only when the soil dries out is appropriate. Wax flowers grow well in bright rooms without direct sunlight; prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause leaf burn. Since light is necessary for growth, they will not thrive in dark or semi-shaded rooms. You can find detailed information about wax flower care in our wax flower care blog post.

Types of Candle Flowers

The most popular types of wax flowers can be listed as follows:

Hoya Carnosa, Hoya Kentiana, Hoya Kerrii, Hoya Memoria, Hoya Lacunosa, Hoya Australis, Hoya Obovata, Hoya Retusa