Hoya Species, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Hoyabicolor

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Hoya (HOY-a)
Species: bicolor (BY-kul-ur)

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

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