Wax plant is a broadleaf evergreen, epiphytic, vining, herbaceous perennial in the dogbane family (Asclepiadaceae). It is native to Southeast Asia, Japan and Taiwan. The species epithet means “fleshy,” referring to the thick, succulent leaves. Bright indirect light year-round is ideal.

Wax plants, so named for their thick, waxy leaves, have both ornamental foliage and attractive flowers. Some species are shy to flower but have attractive foliage. Many species have variegated cultivars.

Wax plant is an epiphytic herbaceous perennial in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is native to the Philippines and grows in tropical rainforests. The species epithet highlights the fact that the calyx (sepals) is pubescent.

Common hoya is a vining member of the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is native to a wide area from Borneo to New Guinea and Australia. It is a highly variable species, and seven subspecies (differing in aspects of the leaf and flower) are recognized.

This plant is easy to grow and is low maintenance. It is a perfect vining plant for beginner gardeners. It can be grown cascading from a hanging basket or climbing on a moss pole in a container.

Sweetheart hoya is an evergreen, epiphytic, vining herbaceous perennial in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). The specific epithet honors Irish plant explorer Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877–1942), who collected plants in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Plants can be moved outside or into a greenhouse during the summer, but must return indoors when the temperature approaches 39 °F. They do best in the 68 to 90 degree range. During the summer growth season, this vine requires full sun, abundant water, …

When the plant is resting, the temperature should be 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Lipstick vine is prized for its glossy, waxy foliage and its colorful flowers. The buds emerge from a dark maroon tubular calyx, like the way lipstick emerges from its case.

Plant crinum lilies in April through late October. These bulbs are cold hardy to 25 degrees F. They thrive in sunny locations, provided the soil is moist, or in partial shade.

This plant is native to Southern Africa and is found along hillsides. The vines can reach up to 12 feet long in their native habitat. The genus name, Ceropegia, originated from the Greek word "keros," which means wax, and " pege," meaning fountain.