Overview
Hoya pauciflora is a climbing, trailing climber wall shrub in the genus Hoya, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen, semi-succulent foliage. Hoya pauciflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatories and greenhouses.
About
Hoya pauciflora is a climbing or trailing evergreen perennial from the Apocynaceae family, known for its semi-succulent, leathery foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south- or west-facing aspect with a sheltered position, preferring well-drained, neutral loam soil. It produces fragrant flowers with five waxy, spreading petals during spring and summer. Suitable for cultivation in fertile soil with roots in shade, it is ideal for houseplants, conservatories, and greenhouses in the UK, with a hardiness rating of H2. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings or layering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hoya
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Hoya pauciflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi-succulent
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatories, Greenhouses
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hoya pauciflora
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hoya pauciflora?
Hoya pauciflora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hoya pauciflora need?
Hoya pauciflora grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Hoya pauciflora hardy in the UK?
Hoya pauciflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Hoya pauciflora?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering.
More in the Hoya genus
- Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' (v)
- Hoya carnosa 'Mauna Loa' (v)
- Hoya arnottiana
- Hoya densifolia
- Hoya eitapensis
- Hoya odorata
- Hoya parasitica var. citrina