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varieties of hoya carnosa

Looking for the most beautiful varieties of Hoya carnosa to add to your indoor plant collection? You’re in the right place. Hoya carnosa, often called the Wax Plant, is prized for its trailing vines, waxy foliage and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. With a wide range of leaf shapes, colours and patterns available, there’s a Hoya carnosa variety suited for every plant lover. Explore some of the most popular and unique varieties to bring vibrant character to your home or office.

Hoya compacta 'variegata' plant with elegant pink flowers and fleshy, cream and green leaves.

Hoya compacta 'Variegata'

Hoya compacta 'Variegata' is a distinctive evergreen plant prized for its twisted, curled leaves patterned with creamy white and green variegation. The cascading stems create a striking display and are especially attractive in hanging baskets or elevated pots.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Hoya 'Teddy' flowers.

Hoya 'Teddy Bear'

Hoya 'Teddy Bear' is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on trailing stems. During summer, the plants produce showy clusters of waxy, cream and white flowers with a red centre. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and will trail to 50 cm or more.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
Callistemon 'Red Alert' shrub in a garden.
Callistemon 'Red Alert'

Callistemon 'Red Alert' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The vivid...

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'Encore' Mandarin fruit.
Mandarin 'Encore'

Mandarin 'Encore' is a popular late-season variety that produces sweet, richly flavoured fruit with a thin, easy-to-peel skin. Harvested from late...

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' plant with fruit growing in a pot.
Blueberry 'Pink Icing'

Blueberry 'Pink Icing' is a compact ornamental blueberry valued for its striking pink new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and sweet berries. This...

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Callistemon 'Candy Floss' (Pink Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Candy Floss' is a delightful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The...

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Lavender 'Major' plants with purple flowers above olive-green foliage.
Lavender 'Major'

Lavender 'Major' is an impressive lavender variety known for its tall flower spikes and rich purple blooms held above aromatic grey green foliage...

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Lavender 'The Queen' shrub with pink flowers.
Lavender 'The Queen'

Lavender 'The Queen' is a regal lavender variety admired for its rich purple blooms and fragrant grey green foliage. Flowering from spring into...

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Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard' pink flowers.
Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard'

Lagerstroemia 'Souvenir Hubert Pouard' is a refined crepe myrtle valued for its rich rose pink summer flowers and elegant upright tree form...

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Orange Navelate fruit.
Orange 'Navelate'

Orange 'Navelate' is a premium late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for...

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Blueberry 'Centurion' large, dark blue berries.
Blueberry 'Centurion'

Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant...

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Blueberry 'Powder Blue' blue berries with lush, green foliage.
Blueberry 'Powder Blue'

Blueberry 'Powder Blue' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its sweet flavour, firm berries, and extended harvest period. This reliable...

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Lagerstroemia 'Townhouse' specimen tree with masses of white flowers and lush, green foliage.
Lagerstroemia 'Townhouse'

Lagerstroemia 'Townhouse' is a compact crepe myrtle selected for its tidy growth habit and reliable summer flowering. This variety is ideal for...

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Black Doris' plums.
Plum 'Black Doris'

The 'Black Doris' Plum is a popular variety that produces large and firm, purple-black fruit. The flesh is dark red, sweet, and juicy. White blossoms...

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Plum 'Greengage' fruit.
Plum 'Greengage'

The 'Greengage' plum tree is a heritage variety prized for its lovely, green-skinned fruit with golden flesh. Renowned for its rich, honeyed flavour...

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'Navelina' orange fruit.
Orange 'Navelina'

Orange 'Navelina' is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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'Satsuma' Mandarin orange fruit.
Mandarin 'Satsuma'

Mandarin 'Satsuma' is one of New Zealand's favourite early-season mandarins, producing sweet, juicy, seedless fruit with a delicate flavour and...

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'Silverhill' Mandarin orange fruit.
Mandarin 'Silverhill'

The 'Silverhill' Mandarin is a hardy, early-season variety producing sweet, juicy fruit with a thin, easy-to-peel skin. This seedless to low-seed...

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Feijoa Triumph fruit on a tree amidst green foliage.
Feijoa 'Triumph'

Feijoa 'Triumph' is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. Feijoa 'Triumph' produces medium to large-sized, oval fruit with a firm skin in...

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Ribes 'Gloria de Versailles' (red currant) fruit hanging on a shrub.
Ribes 'Gloria de Versailles'

Ribes 'Gloria de Versailles' (Red Currant) is a productive fruiting shrub that suits NZ gardens beautifully. It produces generous clusters of bright...

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Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' black and red fruit.
Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel'

Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' is a high quality thornless blackberry valued for its large sweet berries and easy care growth habit. This productive...

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Arctotis 'Fireball' orange flowers above grey-green foliage.
Arctotis 'Fireball' (African Daisy)

Arctotis 'Fireball' delivers intense fiery colour to NZ gardens with its bold red and orange toned blooms that ignite in full sun. This hardy...

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Feijoa Antoinette fruit ready to eat.
Feijoa 'Antoinette'

Feijoa 'Antoinette' produces tasty, medium-sized fruit in autumn. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, though it can...

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Iris 'Snow Queen' white and yellow flowers.
Iris 'Snow Queen' (Siberian Iris)

Iris 'Snow Queen' is a stunning bearded iris known for its elegant pure white blooms that bring freshness and sophistication to New Zealand gardens...

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Metrosideros 'Moonlight' green and yellow variegated foliage.
Metrosideros 'Moonlight'

Metrosideros 'Moonlight' is an elegant New Zealand native pohutukawa selection admired for its creamy white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage...

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Luisa' plum tree covered in yellow fruit.
Plum 'Luisa'

The 'Luisa' Plum is a popular variety that produces good yields of large, yellow-skinned fruit, blushed with red. The flesh is firm, yellow, sweet...

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Ribes 'Black Magnus' black currant shrub with lustrous black berries.
Ribes 'Black Magnus'

Ribes 'Black Magnus' is a vigorous and productive black currant variety prized in NZ gardens for its rich flavoured berries and strong cropping...

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Mandarin 'Kawano' orange fruit.
Mandarin 'Kawano'

Mandarin 'Kawano' is a late-season variety valued for its sweet, juicy, seedless fruit and long shelf life. The rich citrus flavour and easy-peel...

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Agapanthus 'Sea Foam' plants in a border featuring stunning white flowers above lush, green foliage.
Agapanthus 'Seafoam'

Agapanthus 'Seafoam' is an elegant evergreen perennial valued for its soft pale green to creamy white flowers that bring a gentle coastal feel to...

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Agapanthus streamline plant in flower.
Agapanthus 'Streamline'

Agapanthus 'Streamline' is a refined evergreen perennial valued for its narrow upright foliage and elegant blue flower heads held on slender stems...

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Apple 'Granny Smith'

'Granny Smith' Apple is one of the world's most popular apple varieties, valued for its crisp texture, refreshing tart flavour, and excellent keeping...

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Beautiful Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' pink and white blossoms.
Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura'

Prunus 'Shimidsu Sakura' is an elegant deciduous tree celebrated for its abundant pink blossoms that brighten gardens in spring. Its upright growth...

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Hoya compacta 'Variegata'

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What Makes Hoya Carnosa So Popular?

Among all indoor plants, Hoya carnosa stands out due to its easy care requirements and adaptability. It thrives in bright, indirect light and tolerates a range of conditions, making it ideal for Kiwi homes. Many varieties of Hoya carnosa boast not only glossy green leaves but also stunning variegations, curls or pink hues, ensuring they look fantastic even when not in bloom.

Favourite Varieties of Hoya Carnosa

There are many beautiful and easy-to-grow varieties of Hoya carnosa. Here are a few standout choices:

Hoya Carnosa 'Krimson Princess'

A classic favourite, Hoya 'Krimson Princess' displays creamy-white and pink variegation along the edges of its leaves. The central part of each leaf stays a vibrant green, creating a lively contrast. This variety is perfect if you love a splash of colour on your shelves or in a hanging basket.

Hoya Compacta

Also known as the “Hindu Rope”, Hoya compacta takes the standard Hoya carnosa and packs it into dramatic, curling foliage. The leaves twist and cascade, forming thick vines that have a striking, sculptural appearance. If you want a hoya that's as much about visual texture as it is about flowers, this is a superb variety.

Hoya 'Teddy Bear'

For something truly unique among the varieties of Hoya carnosa, Hoya 'Teddy Bear' offers glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a compact growth habit. This charming variety is a perfect gift or a sweet addition to your personal collection.

Other Noteworthy Varieties

While the above are firm favourites, the world of hoyas is vast. Growers often seek out unusual cultivars or experiment with hybrids. Related to the Hoya carnosa family, Hoya pubicalyx 'Red Button' brings deep red flowers and marbled foliage, impressing with both colour and flair.

Tips for Growing Different Varieties of Hoya Carnosa in New Zealand

No matter which variety you choose, Hoya carnosa is low-maintenance. Let the soil dry between waterings, avoid draughts, and provide a spot with filtered light. As your collection expands, try training vines around hoops or hanging planters to showcase each variety’s unique traits. Most importantly, enjoy the journey as your hoyas reward you with bursts of blooms and lush foliage for years to come.

Ready to find your perfect plant? Browse our range of Hoya carnosa and bring one (or more) of these delightful varieties of Hoya carnosa home today.

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