About
An ornamental climbing plant, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with attractive foliage. It produces flowers along its stems. 'Prolifica' is valued in garden settings.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesWalls, fences, pergolas
Care notes
CultivationFertile soil with roots in shade
PruningPrune to control size
PropagationLayer stems or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMildew in still conditions