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Hoyabicolor

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Hoya bicolor by SRQHoyas
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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hoya (HOY-a)
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Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sarasota, Florida

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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