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Quick Guide
- Sweet-scented waxy star-shaped flowers
- Trailing stems ideal for hanging baskets
- Thrives in bright indirect light
- Easy to grow, minimal watering needed
- Pet-friendly, non-toxic houseplant
Hoya carnosa is a classic trailing houseplant prized for its exquisite star-shaped flowers and glossy, semi-succulent waxy foliage. Delicate flower clusters emit a sweet honey-butterscotch fragrance that intensifies in the evening, making it especially fragrant at night.
Place in bright indirect light for best flowering—beside an east-facing window or a couple of feet back from a south or west window. Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry; allow the compost to dry between waterings. Overwatering causes root rot, so err on the side of caution. Average household humidity is fine, though occasional misting is appreciated.
One of the easiest houseplants to grow, Hoya carnosa is ideal for beginners and requires minimal maintenance. Completely non-toxic to cats and dogs. In cultivation for over 200 years, it is a reliably rewarding plant.
Plant Guide
Position your Hoya in bright indirect light for best flowering. Water thoroughly when soil is completely dry—typically every 1–2 weeks depending on season. In spring and summer, feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid feed. Pinch out growing tips to encourage branching. Provide a moss pole or trellis if desired, or allow stems to cascade freely in hanging baskets. Repot only when roots emerge from drainage holes, usually in spring. This slow-growing plant blooms more readily in brighter conditions. Flowers produce excess nectar; some people may experience mild skin irritation from the latex-like sap.
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EAN code046143
- ScentSweet
- Care GuideEasy
- Season of InterestYear-round
- Growth RateSlow
- Pet FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyCaution Advised
- Foliage TypeGlossy, Trailing, Succulent
- Light ConditionsBright Indirect Light
- HumidityModerate 40-60%
- Pot Diameter cm9
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Third-Party Couriers
For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.
Delivery Discrepancies
Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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