Hoya Species, Australian Waxflower, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Hoyaaustralis

Synonym:Hoya bicarinata

Synonym:Hoya pilosa

Synonym:Hoya pubescens

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible