CATEGORY – Creeper

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Allow top 1–2 inches of soil to dry before watering
4.Sunlight – Bright indirect light; tolerates some morning sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – Trailing up to 6 feet or more with support
3.Leaves Color – Thick, green, waxy leaves (sometimes variegated)
4.Flowers – Pale pink to white star-shaped flowers with a red center; fragrant
5.Type – Evergreen, epiphytic vine / trailing houseplant
6.Feed – Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; let soil partially dry between waterings
8.Soil – Well-draining mix such as orchid mix or succulent soil
9.Sunlight – Bright filtered light; avoid direct harsh sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); not frost-tolerant

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a hanging basket or container with drainage holes.
2.Use a loose, airy potting mix such as orchid or cactus soil blend.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the container.
4.Fill in surrounding soil, water thoroughly, and allow drainage.
5.Place in a well-lit area with indirect sunlight and moderate humidity.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical Name: Hoya carnosa
2.Common Names: Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Honey Plant
3.Hindi: वैक्स प्लांट (Vāks Plāṇṭ), मोम पुष्प
4.Tamil: மெழுகுப் பூச்செடி (Meḻukup Pūcceṭi)
5.Telugu: మైనాకు చెట్టు (Maināku Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಮೆಣಸು ಹೂವು ಬೇಳೆ (Meṇasu Hoovu Bēḷe)
7.Marathi: मेणाचा फुलांचा वेल (Meṇācā Phulāñcā Vēl)
8.Malayalam: മെഴുക് പുഷ്പവള്ളി (Meḻuk Puṣpavaḷḷi)