Hoya Species, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower

Hoyalinearis

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hoya (HOY-a)
Species
linearis (lin-AIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
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
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:

Dixon, California

San Bernardino, California

San Francisco, California

Deland, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Collins, Georgia

Whitestone, New York

Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

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SW, WI (Zone 4b) | November 2006 | neutral

I've found it difficult to 'pin-down' this plant's needs, but have had success growing it in a very bright facing east window where there...Read More

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