About
A species of evergreen, climbing vine with thick, oval-shaped glossy variegated dark and light green, yellow and red succulent foliage. perfumed, star-shaped white flowers appear in late summer to autumn.
About the genus
Hoya are evergreen perennials, often twining climbers, with simple, leathery leaves and often fragrant flowers with 5 spreading waxy petals, followed by slender, spindle-shaped pods contained small seeds in copious silky floss
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow indoors in a free-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of peat-free, loam-based compost, sharp sand, ground bark and charcoal. Position in bright filtered light, with moderate to high humidity, and water freely in the growing season; keep just moist in winter. Will not tolerate wet soil. See hoya cultivation
PruningPruning group 11
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or by layering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free