Chelsea Hoya (Hoya carnosa)
Chelsea Hoya (Hoya carnosa)
Couldn't load pickup availability
Hoya Chelsea has cupped, deep green, waxy leaves on vines that trail or climb. Mature plants bloom with clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It's an easy, rewarding hoya and safe around cats and dogs.
| Botanical name | Hoya carnosa 'Chelsea' |
| Pet safety | Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA listed) |
| Light | Bright to medium, indirect |
| Mature size | Trailing or climbing vines several feet long |
| Care level | Easy |
How to care for it
- Light: bright to medium, indirect light. More light means more flowers.
- Water: let the soil dry out almost completely, then water thoroughly. The waxy leaves store water.
- Soil: a chunky, fast-draining mix in a pot with a drainage hole.
- Flowers: don't cut off the old flower spurs. Hoyas rebloom from the same spot.
Common questions
Is it safe for cats and dogs?
Yes. The ASPCA lists the wax plant (Hoya carnosa) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A pet that eats a lot of any plant may get a mild upset stomach, but it won't be poisoned.
How do I get it to bloom?
Give it bright, indirect light, let it get a little root-bound, and leave the old flower spurs in place. Most hoyas bloom once they're mature and happy.
Ships in its nursery pot. Decorative pots in the photos are not included.
Explore more pet-safe plants or plants for beginners.
Share
- 5 stars: 1 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
My Hoya Carnosa Chelsea plants were packaged very well. Extremally healthy and arrived quickly. Thank you!
