Hoya (Wax Plant)
Scientific name : Hoya carnosa
💡 Express care tip:
The Hoya produces highly fragrant, waxy, star-shaped flowers. Never cut the faded peduncles as the next flowers will grow on them.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for Hoya (Wax Plant)
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Hoya (Wax Plant) : Yellow Leaves (Chlorosis)
The Hoya carnosa, or porcelain flower, is a tropical epiphytic vine with thick, waxy leaves. Leaf yellowing often reflects a drainage problem or a depleted substrate.
Hoya (Wax Plant) : Root Rot
In its natural environment, Hoya carnosa grows on trees with roots exposed to the air. In a classic pot with standard potting soil, root asphyxiation is a major cause of mortality.
Hoya (Wax Plant) : Pests (Mealybugs, Aphids, Thrips)
Aphids sometimes attack the flower stalks in formation, but the main scourge of Hoya carnosa remains the mealybug which hides in the leaf axils.
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