The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Hoya carnosa is usually between July and September.
wax plant
Hoya carnosa
The wax plant (Hoya carnosa) is an evergreen perennial native to southeast Asia. It is a sprawling vine-like plant with waxy, oval-shaped leaves growing up to 3 inches long and waxy, star-shaped white-and-pink blooms. Its thick fleshy stems are a deep green color and can reach up to 8 feet in length. Wax plant is a very low-maintenance houseplant, thriving in bright indirect light and is tolerant to drought. It does best in slightly acidic soil with good drainage and should be kept moderately moist. This plant can be propagated through stem cuttings or air layering. The wax plant is easy to care for and makes a beautiful addition to any room.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
yellow Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow,pink,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Indoors:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Wax Plant 'Hoya Carnosa' should be watered approximately every 7-10 days. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, but be sure to not over water. Water until the excess comes out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. During the winter months, allow the soil to dry out more between watering.
sunlight
The Wax Plant 'Hoya Carnosa' requires bright indirect sunlight for optimal growth. This plant species thrives when it receives at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day. It is best to provide the Wax Plant with bright light for the majority of the day and then reduce the intensity in the late afternoon to prevent stress from too much direct light.
pruning
Wax Plant 'Hoya Carnosa' should be pruned throughout the growing season to encourage dense, bushy growth. Pruning should be done by removing any dead, damaged or overly long stems. Prune stems back to desired shape, removing just above a node (where the leaves grow). Pruning should be done in spring and summer, when the plant is actively growing. Pruning in autumn and winter should be avoided, as the plant is not actively growing in these seasons.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Wax plants typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Starts Flowering
Wax plants typically start flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from the species Hoya carnosa is usually between July and September.
