Soil: When it comes to hoya carnosa's soil needs, Tony tells us that a well-draining, airy potting mix is key. He recommends opting for a mix designed for succulents as hoyas don’t like to sit ...

the H.carnosa. Hoya australis is a slightly different variety that is native to Australia and the islands of Oceania. It was. introduced to Hawaii around 1860 and is sometimes used in haku lei.

PLANTITAS. Wax flower 101: Meet the easy, pet safe, perfect plant Hoya carnosa also have air-purifying qualities and help remove toxins, improving indoor air quality ...

A hidden benefit if you can keep the plant happy indoors: Hoya carnosa is one of five “super ornamentals” that remove volatile organic compounds such as benzene and toulene from indoor air ...

Hoya grows without a lot of fussy attention. Horticulturists and scientists call it Hoya carnosa, and there are hundreds of varieties. Hoya plants are trailing, tender perennial vines.

Native to Asia and Australia, the Hoya is part of a diverse genus with over 200 species, each with distinct leaves and blooms. What they share is a lasting beauty and a tough, adaptable character.

Q: My question concerns my hoya plant. I have had it for many years and it is lovely; however, it has never bloomed. What can I do to remedy my problem? —Josephine Cheesbrough, Whitehall A: H… ...