Australian Wax Plant

$9.99
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Transform your home into a fragrant tropical oasis with the Hoya australis. This vigorous, climbing vine is a master of elegance, featuring lush, oval-shaped leaves with a waxy, high-gloss finish that shimmers in the light. Its true crowning glory is the spectacular clusters of porcelain-like, star-shaped flowers that emerge in pristine white with a dramatic ruby-red center. As evening falls, these blooms release a heavenly, honey-sweet perfume that fills the air, while its twining stems and succulent-like foliage create a sophisticated, architectural display perfect for a statement trellis or a cascading hanging basket.

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Difficulty:

Easy

Water:

Low

Humidity:

50% – 60%

Pet Friendly:

Non-Toxic To Cats And Dogs Milky Sap Can Be A Mild Irritant

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Waxvine, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Honey Plant, Common Waxflower, Common Hoya

Scientific Name:

Hoya australis

Country Of Origin

Australia, Papuasia, and Melanesia

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Soil Type:

Well-draining, airy mix (e.g., two parts potting mix combined with one part perlite and one part orchid bark)

Fertilize:

Monthly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Care Guide

Common Pests

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Thrips

Thrips

What To Look For: Tiny, slender insects are often difficult to see; damage appears as silvery or grey stippling on leaves, distorted growth, or black specks (their feces). May also see uneven colouring, leaf silvering, and leaf edges curling.

How To Treat: Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover all surfaces, including undersides, and new growth. Trim off and discard severely infested growth. Monitor with sticky traps (blue or white) and isolate the plant.

Whiteflies

Whiteflies

What To Look For: Tiny white winged insects that fly up when you disturb the plant. Adults are often found on leaf undersides. Leaves turning yellow, dropping; sticky honeydew; sooty mold may develop.

How To Treat: Use yellow sticky traps near the plant to monitor and reduce adult whiteflies. Spray underside of leaves with insecticidal soap; cover leaf undersides thoroughly. Repeat treatments weekly until no new signs are present.