Description
*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Common Name: Wax Plant, Porcelainflower
Scientific Name: Hoya carnosa
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small to moderate-sized reptiles and amphibians, including arboreal (tree dwelling) species.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFirma, TerraFauna, TerraFlora
Soil Depth: Moderate to deep
Lighting: All light levels
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100%, with higher humidity suggested for optimal growth.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: This hoya is a vining plant, and can root out as it grows, seeking to root along wood and backdrops in order to climb higher. It can reach several feet long, with multiple stems. It can root in substrate or in nooks and pockets of soil placed or mounted in wood or small trees.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, though optimally between 60 and 80 degrees. Do not place under a heat lamp. Best placed as a mounting on wood, or against a backdrop.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4″ potted hoya plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
