General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
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 6 to 8 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Medium green with dark green venation. Leaves turn red shades when grown in high light
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Reddish purple with white corona
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Wax Plant
  • Hoya

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Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2015-02-04
Newly rooted cutting
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2015-02-15

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