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Wax Plant

Hoya carnosa, Apocynaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PothosEpipremnum aureum
Beneficial Insect Habitat
White PepperPiper nigrum var. album
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

BougainvilleaBougainvillea glabra

Vigorous bougainvillea growth can overwhelm slower-growing wax plants and block necessary light

Uses

Functions

Fragrance

Common Questions

What zones does Wax Plant grow in?

Wax Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Wax Plant?

Good companions for Wax Plant include Pothos, White Pepper.

Design guilds with Wax Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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