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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
Tree/Shrub Height:
Aspect:
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil/Conditions:
Moist, Well-composted
Flower Colour:
White, Pink, Red
Hoya australis - Wax Vine
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