Hoya carnosa
WAX FLOWER, PORCELAIN FLOWER
Asclepiadaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Hoya carnosa
WAX FLOWER, PORCELAIN FLOWER
Asclepiadaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, cottage & bush designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, pergola, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, deer resistant






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