Hoya Species, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower

Hoyalacunosa

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hoya (HOY-a)
Species
lacunosa (lak-uh-NO-suh)
Synonym
Hoya suaveolens
Otostemma lacunosum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous 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
Regional

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

San Diego, California

San Francisco, California

Santa Clara, California

Chiefland, Florida

Deland, Florida

Groveland, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Miami, Florida

New Port Richey, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Akron, Ohio

Chesapeake, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Groveland, FL | July 2016 | neutral

This one started my Hoya craze. I bought it as an Exotic Angel hanging basket from Lowe's. It is a cute plant but I bought it because of ...Read More

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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2016 | positive

I've had this plant for four years now and it is my favorite of all my hoya plants. I live in Central FL zone 9b and we can get pretty co...Read More

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Middle of, VA (Zone 7a) | March 2009 | positive

IF scent is your thing...this hoya is a must...absolutely gorgeous scent on these little blooms!!

M
Chowchilla, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2006 | positive

For those growing this as a houseplant in the Pacific Northwest, it flourishes in a west/southwest-facing window.

P
Chesapeake, VA (Zone 7b) | June 2006 | positive

Very strong perfume from this plant. Easy to grow.

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Dobbs Ferry, NY | June 2004 | positive

Of 7 hoyas I have, lacunosa is the only one to bloom reliably.
It often blooms lightly in February and ,once the warm humid weathe...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | May 2004 | positive

Hoya lacunosa, Blume, published at Bijdragen tot de Flora von Nederlandsch Indie 1063 in 1826
belonging to Otostemma group ...Read More

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