About
Hoya serpens is a delicate, small-leaved Hoya trailing plant producing small, round, waxy, sweetly fragrant, greenish-white flowers in pendant clusters. A charming and ornamental Hoya for a heated conservatory or hanging basket.
About the genus
Hoya, the wax flowers, are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with five spreading, waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped seed pods. Popular houseplants and conservatory climbers.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.