Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.

Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant), 6-Inch Hanging Pot

$34.95
$34.95
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Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a black six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch OSLO planter with wood-grain base; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a black six-inch OSLO planter with wood-grain base; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa in its green hanging pot supported by a wall bracket near a window; wall bracket and furnishings not included.
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa with waxy green leaves and long runners in its six-inch green hanging pot with attached hanger on white.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a black six-inch BASEL planter; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a white six-inch OSLO planter with wood-grain base; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa styled in a black six-inch OSLO planter with wood-grain base; plant and decorative planter sold separately.
  • Hoya carnosa in its green hanging pot supported by a wall bracket near a window; wall bracket and furnishings not included.
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa Wax Plant, 6-Inch Hanging Pot
  • Hoya carnosa with waxy green leaves and long runners in its six-inch green hanging pot with attached hanger on white.
Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant), 6-Inch Hanging Pot

Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant), 6-Inch Hanging Pot

$34.95
$34.95

Hoya carnosa (Wax Plant) brings thick, glossy green leaves and long, searching vines to a bright indoor space. Let the stems trail from a securely supported hanging pot or gently guide them along a separate trellis. The foliage has a naturally waxy finish, with occasional pale flecks visible on the leaves. Mature plants can produce fragrant clusters of star-shaped flowers when conditions are favorable, usually in summer

Points of interest

  • Fleshy green leaves provide year-round foliage interest.
  • Long exploratory stems may extend beyond the leafy canopy before filling in with leaves; bare runners are a normal growth habit.
  • Vines can trail or climb with suitable support.
  • Established plants may rebloom from persistent short flower spurs, so retain those spurs when pruning.
  • This green-leaved Hoya carnosa is distinct from Krimson Queen, Krimson Princess and Hindu Rope cultivars.

What ships and estimated mature size

One live Hoya carnosa rooted in a 6-inch hanging grow pot with its attached hanger, as shown in the original photos. The pot measurement describes the container, not the vine length or foliage width. Shipping vine length and fullness vary naturally; exact dimensions are not specified. Separate wall hooks, brackets, trellises, decorative planters and furnishings are not included.

Estimated mature indoor vines can reach roughly 3–6 feet or more with time and suitable care. Growth can be managed with pruning or a support; mature length is not the shipping size. This larger hanging-pot offering is separate from our 4-inch nursery-pot listing.

Optional planter pairings

For a shelf or tabletop display instead of hanging, consider the White BASEL 6-Inch Planter, Black BASEL 6-Inch Planter, White OSLO 6-Inch Planter or Black OSLO 6-Inch Planter. Decorative planters are separate purchases. Check the grow pot’s actual outside width, rim and hanger attachments against the 6.3-inch opening before buying; fit is not guaranteed by nominal size. BASEL and OSLO have no drainage holes and are not hanging baskets. Keep the plant in a draining inner pot, remove it for watering and let it drain completely before returning it.

Care guide

  • Light: Provide bright indirect or filtered light. Gentle morning sun can suit a gradually acclimated plant and may help mature plants flower. Avoid harsh afternoon sun and hot window glass. Lower light slows growth and makes flowering less likely.
  • Water: Allow much of the potting mix to dry between thorough waterings, then let excess water drain completely. Check below the surface and consider pot weight rather than watering on a rigid schedule. Do not leave roots in standing water or allow prolonged severe dehydration.
  • Seasonal watering: Reduce frequency during cool, dim periods. Warm conditions, active growth and airflow around hanging pots may increase drying, so check regularly without automatically adding water.
  • Soil: Use a chunky, airy, fast-draining mix in a pot with drainage holes. Our Rich Houseplant Soil Blend is sold separately; amend with fine bark and perlite or pumice to provide the aeration a Hoya prefers. Avoid dense, persistently wet soil.
  • Temperature: Keep warm, ideally around 65–80°F, and protect from frost, cold drafts and abrupt temperature changes. Avoid prolonged chilling and drying heat vents.
  • Humidity: Average household humidity is generally suitable, with moderate humidity helpful for active growth. A humidifier can help in very dry rooms; routine misting does not replace room humidity or proper watering. Maintain gentle airflow.
  • Feeding: Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth following the fertilizer label. Our Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants & Succulents is sold separately. Use the rate for the container size and avoid combining full doses of different fertilizers. Reduce or pause feeding when growth slows and avoid feeding stressed plants.
  • Pruning and flowering: Trim overly long vines just above a node with clean tools if needed. Retain short flower spurs because they can bloom again. Avoid cutting healthy bare runners solely because they have not yet developed leaves. Flowering depends on maturity and growing conditions, not a fixed calendar.
  • Training: Guide stems gently around a separate trellis with loose ties, or allow them to trail. Do not force stiff vines into tight bends. Keep trailing stems away from walkways and places where they can snag.
  • Hanging display: Use a securely anchored hook or bracket rated for the fully watered pot’s weight. Check the attached hanger and connection points periodically. Support the pot while moving it, never lift by its vines.
  • Repotting: Assess every 2–3 years and repot when roots crowd the container or the mix breaks down. Hoyas can grow and flower while somewhat snug in their pots. Move up only slightly and retain good drainage; avoid oversized pots that stay wet.
  • Propagation: Root a healthy stem cutting with at least one node in water or lightly moist, airy propagation mix under warm indirect light. A single detached leaf without a node will not reliably grow into a new vine.
  • Leaf care and pests: Wipe leaves gently with a damp cloth. Inspect leaf undersides, nodes and hanger-adjacent stems for mealybugs, scale and spider mites. Isolate affected plants and use a treatment labeled for the pest and indoor ornamentals.
  • After arrival: Unpack carefully without pulling long runners. Place in bright indirect light, check soil moisture before watering and let the plant settle before repotting or heavy pruning. Leaf markings, vine arrangement and fullness vary naturally.

Pet safety: Hoya carnosa is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Keep the plant out of reach to discourage chewing, which can still cause stomach upset.

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