How to Grow and Care for Porcelainflower

Porcelainflower, also known as Rope hoya, Honey plant, Wax vine, Waxflower

Porcelainflower thrives in bright, indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Special care should be given to watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. High humidity benefits porcelainflower, but it's adaptable to average home conditions. Fertilization should be moderate, only during the growing season.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Porcelainflower

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	10-13
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Varieties of Porcelainflower

Porcelain Flower 'Krimson Queen'

Porcelain Flower 'Krimson Queen' is a wax plant variant which has purplish stems and pink flowers, inspiring its name. The leaves have attractive white borders. This is a trailing and climbing plant which can be as long as 2.5 to 3 m in maturity.

Porcelainflower 'Tricolor'

Porcelainflower 'Tricolor' is named for the variegated coloration of its leaves which differ dramatically from the plain green hue of the parent plant. These attractive green, pink and white leaves make this waxy-leaved type a popular houseplant. Since it’s an air plant, porcelainflower 'Tricolor' needs very little water and is a hardy household survivor.

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Porcelainflower is characterized by its hardy nature and distinct appearance. It showcases thick, dark-green, ovate leaves which range in size from 2 to 4 inches long (5 to 10 cm). The foliage sports a pointed tip and may feature a variegation of silver or creamy white. Vibrant blooms emerge in late spring, forming dense spherical clusters. These fragrant flowers exhibit a light pink hue with a deeper, star-shaped center, each appearing as if crafted from wax. The blossoms emit a sweet aroma and can reach up to 12-15 feet (3.7-4.5 meters) in their vining spread.