Hoya 'Ruthie'
Wax plant
An original climbing plant, the Wax plant seduces with its small starry flowers and its highly appreciated decorative foliage.
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An ornamental tropical plant, the Hoya Ruthie is appreciated for its delicate flowering and its drooping or climbing habit.
Famille :
Apocynaceae
Origine géographique :
horticultural hybrid (Asian origin of the genus)
Taille :
1 to 3 meters in liana
Floraison :
Generally April to September (tropical climate/Antilles)
Habitat :
humid tropical areas, often suspended or on a support
Classe :
Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Ordre :
Gentianales
A tropical plant with star-shaped flowers
Wax plant is a climbing plant known for its small star-shaped flowers, often grouped in umbels. Their waxy texture is at the origin of the English name wax plant. These flowers may produce a slight fragrance depending on conditions.
This plant appreciates soft light and good humidity. It can be grown in suspension or on a support. Like some orchids like the Coelogyne mayeriana, it can grow in an airy environment. It is highly appreciated for its decorative appearance and its delicate flowering.
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