Hoya Species, Honey Plant, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Hoyaimperialis

Synonym:Asclepias sussuela

Synonym:Calotropis sussuela

Synonym:Hoya speciosa

Synonym:Hoya sussuela

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
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

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

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