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    • Photo of Hoya purpureofusca flower by Almost Eden

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    Hoya purpureofusca

    Also Known As

    • Hoya cinnamomifolia var. purpureofusca
    • Hoya purpureofusca var. purpureofusca
    • Black Hoya

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 11-12

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    Hoya purpureofusca plant details

    Hoya purpureofusca is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya purpureofusca

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, long-blooming, trailing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya purpureofusca

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (Hoya purpureofusca) pointed silver and pink speckled leaves on vining plant, flowering periodically with waxy rose star shaped florets.. keep on the dry side.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    This extremely easy-to-care-for species has long green leaves with silver speckles, and large clusters of waxy, dark pink to purple, fragrant blooms.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hoya purpureofusca plant

    How to Grow Hoya purpureofusca

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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