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Hoyacagayanensis

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Hoya cagayanensis by AlohaHoya

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Family

Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Hoya (HOY-a)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood 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:

San Francisco, California

Whitestone, New York

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0

neutral

0

negative

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AlohaHoya

Keaau, HI (Zone 11) | November 2004 | positive

This hoya has an incredibly wonderful scent (to my nose?) and the flowers last a good while...5+ days. The plant blooms with multiple um...Read More

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