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Hoya carnosa, also known as the Wax Plant or Porcelain Plant, is a small plant best displayed in a hanging pot or trailing over the edges of a pot on a shelf.
Latin name
Hoya carnosa ‘Gracilis’
Pronunciation
(“HOY-ah kar-NO-sa ‘grah-SILL-iss’”)
Common name
Porcelain Plant
Origin
China, Laos, Taiwan, Japan
This plant has attractive, waxy leaves with subtle variegation, and will produce nectar-rich little pinkish-white flowers in small clusters. These are quite fragrant, especially at night, and have quite thick petals, that look as if they could have been moulded from clay – hence one of its common names – the porcelain plant.
Non-toxic to pets and humans. It’s a safe, pet-friendly choice that adds beauty and fragrance to any home.
caring for your plant
Light
Prefers bright light, but will manage in darker, more shaded locations.
Watering
Allow the soil to dry out a little between watering.
Pruning
The plant can be pruned to maintain a good shape by trimming vines back to a node on the stem.
Feeding
A weak solution of fertilizer should be added to the water at every watering.
pest & diseases
Generally pest free, but keep a look out for mealybugs which, if seen, should be physically removed with a cloth or paper towel.
Our plants are grown in Ecoponic, an alternative to soil. Officially known as a vulkaponic substrate, it replaces traditional compost with a clean, mineral-based medium that helps protect peatlands.
According to the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, “A loss of only 5% of UK peatland carbon would be equal to the UK’s annual greenhouse gas emissions.” As well as storing carbon, the natural wetlands where peat is found are critical to the survival of plants and wildlife. Ecoponic also improves plant health and uses water more efficiently.
Find out more about Ecoponic here.
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