Hoya australis

wax flower
Large leafed vining plant, does best in tight spaces with good drainage. Large umbels of scented cream white flowers with red centers. Needs some sun to flower.
Hoya australisHoya australis
height 2–5ft
width 4–6in
tolerates Drought, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. It will tolerate going completely dry, but prefers not to.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose
origin N Australia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 13, 17, 21–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Generally this plant will only be grown in a pot where it is happiest. It tends to flower best when root bound. The flowers dangle down, so if the plant is grown in a hanging pot it gives a great vantage to the umbels of star shaped flowers.