General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled 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: Trails and climbs 4 to 6 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Hoya
  • Wax Plant
  • Porcelain Flower

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Location: My Garden
Date: 2012-10-05
Location: My Garden
Date: 2013-07-23

Date: 2008-10-07

Date: 2009-07-11

Date: 2009-07-11
Photo by mjsponies
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2020-11-12
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2020-11-12
Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 14, 2011 2:46 PM concerning plant:
    I received this as a small plant in a trade and it grew and grew, but unfortunately I never got to see the blooms. I lost this plant to the 2010-2011 winter freeze.
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