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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry 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)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: When grown in high light, leaves will attain reddish shades.
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
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

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Common names
  • Wax Plant

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Date: 2022-02-07
Hoya
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-01-28
Hoya benitotanii SRQ 3186
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-01-28
Hoya benitotanii SRQ 3186
Location: SRQHoyas
Hoya benitotanii SRQ 3186
Location: SRQHoyas
Date: 2015-01-28
Hoya benitotanii SRQ 3186

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