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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hoya longifolia
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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hoya for your garden
aka Hoya carnosa 'Picta', Hoya compacta 'Regalis', Hoya compacta 'Variegata', Hoya compacta variegata, Angel Rope, Hindu Rope, Hoya, Porcelain Flower, Variegated Hindu Rope, Variegated Indian Rope, Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
aka Hoya carnosa 'Crispa', Hoya carnosa 'Hindu Rope', Hoya carnosa 'Krinkle Kurls', Hoya compacta, Angel Rope, Green Curls, Hindu Rope, Hindu Rope Plant, Indian Rope, Porcelain Flower
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Porcelain Flower, Sweethearts, Valentine Hoya, Wax Hearts
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 1'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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