Hoya Species, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower

Hoyapusilla

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hoya (HOY-a)
Species
pusilla (pus-ILL-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Groveland, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Groveland, FL | August 2019 | positive

A fast growing Hoya that looks a lot like Hoya obscura or lacunosa. Not very fragrant but the blooms make up for it with their color. Loo...Read More

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