Hoya carnosa variegata
Regular price R 249.00 Save R -249.00Let Rapunzel's lime green locks cascade over a hanging basket or tall planter. The Hoya carnosa or Wax Plant is an easy fuss-free plant, needs little water and is a fast grower. You'll just love watching its tendrils unfold. Rapunzel produces little ball-shaped clusters of flowers that are light or dark pink, but sometimes white.
CARE: When your Kokedama feels dry, dunk it in a basin of water (plant side up) until the ball is submerged. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Add some water soluble fertiliser to the basin in Spring & Summer.
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Bright filtered light through an east facing window, a little direct morning sun is beneficial for flowering.
Hoya's aren't technically succulents, but are succulent-like with their thick fleshy leaves that store water. They therefore hate having wet feet and like to dry out between watering. Water 1 - 2 times per week in summer and let the soil dry out completely between watering in winter. If the leaves start puckering then it's time to water. Hoyas adapt well to normal household humidity.
Hoya's are not heavy feeders. Fertilise twice in summer with organic fertiliser. Cut down if you want to reduce growth rate.
Only re-pot if necessary. Hoya's like to be root bound. Use a well draining indoor potting mix with added perlite and peat moss (or just add Hemp Super Soil) and half succulent mix.
Hoya's only bloom when the plant is 3 + years old. It will need bright light and even a little sun. Try not to disturb the roots or move it around too much.
Hoyas are native to southern India, but can be found growing wild all over southeastern Asia and Australia.
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