I had a Hoya once... and miss having it around. It's aroma when in bloom was beautiful and it's scent was over-powering -- making the statement: "I'm over here, notice me!"
PlantFiles: Hoya, Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower
Hoya archboldiana
Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Hoya (HOY-a) (Info)
Species: archboldiana (arch-bold-ee-AH-na) (Info)
9 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and ClimbersHeight:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial ShadeDanger:
N/ABloom Color:
Pink
Red
White/Near WhiteBloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid WinterFoliage:
Smooth-TexturedOther details:
Flowers are fragrant
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containersSoil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell usPropagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttingsSeed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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