The Hoya australis
The Hoya australis is one of the porcelain flowers that are often cultivated as houseplant. As the name suggests, the original range of this species complex lies within the genus of wax flowers in the tropical regions of northern Australia, but also on the islands Oceania. This wax flower is characterized by the following properties:
- particularly vigorous
- dark green leaves (sometimes spotted silvery)
- white umbels with red centers
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The twisting shoots of the species can sometimes become lignified with age. With an appropriate climbing opportunity and good care, this pleasantly scented wax flower species can reach a maximum height of 5 meters during the flowering period.
Special features of the Hoya bella
Compared to the Hoya australis, the Hoya bella is characterized by a more compact growth. Therefore, this species is particularly suitable for cultivation on a
shady windowsill. The flowers of this species are also basically white, but have a purple center. Since this species has particularly rich branches, the plants can be raised to a handsome shrub shape. the Multiplication can be relatively straightforward about Offshoot take place.Caring for the Hoya camosa
This subspecies of the porcelain flowers is a strongly climbing variety that can be used well for climbing stair gates or other trellises in the house. However, it should not be too warm at the chosen location in winter, as otherwise the wax flower may under certain circumstances give rise to a bloom longer break inserts. The color of the flowers in the subspecies Hoya camosa is between white and pale pink.
Tips
In the literature on the care of wax flowers, there are sometimes very contradicting statements about their poisonous content. Because some varieties are not only for birds, but also toxic to humans small children should not be unsupervised near the plants.
