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Hoya, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower 'Nova'

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Family

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

Info

Genus

Hoya (HOY-a)

Info

Synonym

Hoya aff. finlaysonii

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Sun Exposure

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Pale Pink

Rose/Mauve

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Unknown - Tell us

Growing Habit

Velvet/Fuzzy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From woody stem cuttings

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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AlohaHoya

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

This hoya has been in the trade for many years and it came from Thailand. Michael Miyashiro called it 'Nova' ... It is a slow grower, b...Read More

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