Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Wax Plant
The Herbs

(Hoya camosa)

Folk Names: Pentagram Flowers, Pentagram Plant

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mercury

Element: Air

Powers: Protection

Magical Uses: The wax plant is grown in bedrooms and throughout the house for protection. The star-shaped flowers are dried and kept as protective amulets, and are also placed on the altar to give spells extra power.