Tired of pothos? Grow a wax plant (Hoya) instead, with its unusual flower shapes and pleasant fragrance, perfect for a balcony

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I wonder how many flower lovers have grown a wax plant (Hoya). The first time the editor saw this flower, I fell in love with it completely. The wax plant is a very lovely vine plant, with unusual and beautiful flower shapes and a rich, pleasant fragrance. Grown indoors, its green leaves wind and climb over a flower stand, interspersed with umbel-shaped flowers, looking very fresh, green and elegant.

The wax plant is fairly easy to grow, because it can grow well even when summer is at its hottest. If you are planting wax plant for the first time, you can put more peat soil, charcoal and organic fertilizer in the bottom of the pot, then place a few stones there; the roots of the wax plant attach easily, and it will grow very well this way.

The wax plant does not attract pests or get sick, and is even easier to grow than spider plant. And it grows so fast that generally in less than a year it can cover the rack on the balcony. When grown at home, it needs good ventilation; placed on a south-facing balcony, ventilation and light are not a problem.

The wax plant comes in fairly rich flower colors, so flower lovers who are tempted can choose the variety they want to grow according to their own preferences.

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