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Hoya Species, Black Hoya, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower

Hoyaciliata

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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Hoya (HOY-a)

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Species

ciliata (sil-ee-ATE-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Regional

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

Orlando, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii

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