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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: Trails or climbs 2 to 6 feet or more.
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant

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Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2021-09-06
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Date: 2022-04-14
Location: Fairfax, VA

Date: 2011-03-01
Location: Thomson,Ga.
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Date: 2016-06-22
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-02
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-02
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2021-05-02

Date: 2011-10-09
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-02
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-02
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-02-02
Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' SRQ 3038
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Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 14, 2011 3:08 PM concerning plant:
    I have two of this particular Hoya, one from a cutting I received in a trade and the other purchased from Home Depot a couple of years ago. It's not a particular favorite of mine although I do find the foliage interesting compared to other carnosas. Neither of my plants has produced blooms yet and I'm again hoping that next summer they will grace me with a flower or two.

    I grow this as I do other Hoyas, in bright light and a fast-draining, chunky potting medium.
  • Posted by jojoe (Thomson,Ga. - Zone 8a) on Mar 12, 2013 11:07 AM concerning plant:
    The leaves of the H.carnosa 'chelsea' are easily sun burned if left in the sun. It prefers bright shade.
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