How to make wax flower (Hoya) bloom to have hundreds of flowers
The wax flower ( Hoya carnosa ) is a stupendous plant, whose name derives from the appearance of its flowers which seem to be made of wax or porcelain, especially when they are not yet fully open.
Depending on the length of the plant, it is possible to leave it hanging or to adapt it to a climber, even if in the latter case it will still need to be tied to a support.
To bloom, the wax flower needs to be placed in a place with plenty of light, but not exposed to direct sunlight. The ideal is to place it outside, in a place sheltered from the sun’s rays but with plenty of light.
The wax flower does not resist intense cold, which is why if you decide to grow it in cold places, you will need to protect it from the wind and frost.
Its leaves are oval and fleshy in appearance, and this is indicative of the water reserves that the plant is capable of conserving. Despite this, it is advisable to water it frequently in summer, to encourage flowering.
In winter it is necessary to reduce the frequency of irrigation, allowing the surface soil to dry between waterings. Too much water could cause the leaves to turn yellow.
The wax flower can reach a height of several meters, but this will depend on the size of the vase. A 30 cm pot is enough to contain a plant 3 or 4 meters in height. The plant begins to flower when the roots are tightly packed.
The main causes of flower bud drop include excessive heat (an average temperature of 30°C or higher), plant movement, cold air currents (such as air conditioning) and water shortages.
The plant will not flower if it lacks nutrients, light or humidity, or if the pot is too large.
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