About
A slow-growing, evergreen vine with woody stems, bearing stiff, fleshy, heart-shaped leaves to 6cm wide. In summer it produces domed clusters of perfumed white flowers with purple centres.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitTrailing, Climbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Hanging basket, Sub-tropical
Native toFar East
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a fast-draining, peat-free, loam-based compost with added extra organic matter. Position in bright, indirect light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly; keep just moist in winter. Hoyas resent repotting and can stay in the same pot for many years. See hoya cultivation
PruningSee pruning group 11, after flowering
PropagationPropagate by layering in spring or summer; root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free