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Hoya carnosa

Family Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Hoya carnosa (wax plant) bears showy and fragrant blossoms. This plant has evergreen foliage that is medium lime in colour.