Scientific Name: Hoya australis

Common Name(s): Wax plant, Common Waxflower, Honey Plant, Porcelain Flower

Defining Characteristics:

• Large, oval shaped, waxy, green leaves that emerge a deep red color
• Very fragrant, sweet smelling, white flowers with a splash of red in the center
• Quick growing vine
• Trellises very well and will wrap its vines around each other, other plants, and branches

Recommended Pot Size: Small to Large

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-80°

Humidity: 50-80%

Watering Frequency: Water when the top inch or two of soil is dry.

Lighting: Bright, indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining soil mix, such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 2 to 4 feet as a houseplant; vines can be pruned back to keep the plant smaller

Origin: Northern and eastern Australia, Papuasia and Melanesia

Regional Locality: Tropical and subtropical rainforests and rocky coastal areas

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10–12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Hoya australis is a fast growing epiphyte that will thrive in a well-draining soil with bright indirect light and medium to high humidity. This plant loves to climb and wrap its vines around. It will wrap its vines around each other as well as other plants and branches or trellises. If the plant produces a peduncle and flowers, it will reflower from that same peduncle, so do not cut it off after the flowers are done blooming.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.