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Hoya carnosa

How to grow Wax Plant.

Waxy leaves, star-shaped flowers.

SizeTrails 2–4 ft Show Lightmedium ZonesIndoors anywhere Good atDrought PetsPet-safe (ASPCA)
Wax Plant

Slow, sculptural, pet-safe.

Thick, waxy leaves on vines that trail from a shelf. Give it bright light and time and it blooms in clusters of sweet-scented stars. Non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Care

Let it dry out between waterings. Medium to bright light; more light, more flowers.

Why we stock it: It rewards patience, which is a good thing to have on a desk.