Hoya australis

Wax Vine

Apocynaceae

Description:

A hardy twining vine growing up to 6 m, with attractive fleshy green leaves. Produces clusters of white to pale pink waxy flowers in spring, releasing a sweet perfume that attracts birds and insects.

Special Features:

Perfumed, long-lasting flowers
Host plant for the Common Crow Butterfly
Great for pots or indoors in bright light
Bird and pollinator attracting
Named in honour of 19th-century English botanist Thomas Hoy

Natural Habitat:

Dry Eucalypt Forest, Rainforest

Aspect:

Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Well-composted

Tree/Shrub Height:

Attracts:

Butterflies, Insects, Insectivorous birds

Flower Colour:

White, Cream

Hoya australis - Wax Vine

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