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Hoya longifolia

Also Known As

  • China Beans
  • Porcelain Flower
  • String Bean Hoya
  • Wax Flower

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 1'-6'

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Hoya longifolia plant details

Hoya longifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya longifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya longifolia

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Nicely fragrant 2-3" rounded flower clusters are composed of 1/2" white waxy flowers with a maroon center. Long narrow pointed foliage is a deep glossy green. An easy to grow Hoya species.

Gardening facts about Hoya longifolia plant

How to Grow Hoya longifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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