Hoya australis — commonly known as the Wax Flower — is a classic, fast-growing Hoya loved for its glossy, deep green leaves and beautifully scented star-shaped blooms. This easy-care climber or trailer is perfect for bright, airy rooms, rewarding you with steady growth and, when happy, clusters of sweetly fragrant white flowers. Tough, forgiving, and wonderfully decorative, it’s an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned Hoya collectors who want a plant that feels lush without being demanding.
Plant Care
Light: Likes bright indirect light. Can handle some gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. Don't try for low-light conditions with this one.
Watering: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Hoyas prefer to stay on the drier side and hate soggy soil.
Temperature: 18-24°C These plants prefer things on the warmer side but don't let them get below 16°C
Potting: These plants like a well-draining mix. Our Airy Aroid mix does the trick
Hot tips: Humidity is key for hoyas, a bright bathroom would be ideal! This plant is a light feeder, so don't go crazy with the fertiliser.
Pet Friendly: YES
About this plant
Hoya australis — commonly known as the Wax Flower — is a classic, fast-growing Hoya loved for its glossy, deep green leaves and beautifully scented star-shaped blooms. This easy-care climber or trailer is perfect for bright, airy rooms, rewarding you with steady growth and, when happy, clusters of sweetly fragrant white flowers. Tough, forgiving, and wonderfully decorative, it’s an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned Hoya collectors who want a plant that feels lush without being demanding.
Plant Care
Light: Likes bright indirect light. Can handle some gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. Don't try for low-light conditions with this one.
Watering: Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Hoyas prefer to stay on the drier side and hate soggy soil.
Temperature: 18-24°C These plants prefer things on the warmer side but don't let them get below 16°C
Potting: These plants like a well-draining mix. Our Airy Aroid mix does the trick
Hot tips: Humidity is key for hoyas, a bright bathroom would be ideal! This plant is a light feeder, so don't go crazy with the fertiliser.
Pet Friendly: YES
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Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
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