Honey Plant (Hoya imperialis) in the Hoyas Database

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Cactus/Succulent Vine
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height:	Twines and climbs 8 to 15 feet or more
Leaves:	Evergreen Other: Leaves are 4 inches long, 2 inches wide with wavy margins
Flowers:	Showy Fragrant
Flower Color:	Pink Red Other: Burgundy
Bloom Size:	3"-4"
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant
Resistances:	Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Epiphytic

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Posted by mjsponies (Central Florida) on Aug 25, 2014 1:41 PM concerning plant:

This Hoya really likes a lot of light. Mine gets morning sun, then dappled sun/shade the rest of the day. It produces some of the largest blooms of the species.
It thrives in a warm or hot and humid atmosphere, but has done just fine in my greenhouse in winter, where temps. can and do sometimes drop into the low 50's overnight. I give it a bright corner of the greenhouse and have had it bloom right up through Christmas. Doesn't like to dry out during the hot summer months, but should be allowed to dry out a little bit during the slower winter months. Also, a heavy feeder in summer.

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Dec 5, 2011 9:28 PM concerning plant:

This was a Hoya I received in trade as a small plant that grew to a very large size. Unfortunately I never got to enjoy seeing blooms as I lost the plant to the 2010/2011 winter freeze.

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Hoyas Honey Plant (Hoya imperialis)