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Hoya bilobata

Also Known As

  • Hoya tsangii
  • Hoya bilobata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Hoya bilobata plant details

Hoya bilobata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya bilobata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya bilobata

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the daintiest of Hoyas with small olive-green foliage and produces 1-2" clusters of tiny brick-red flowers with pink centers. The foliage can vary from being heart-shaped to simple. When grown in full sun the leaves typically develop red margins. Grow in hanging baskets or on a small trellis.

Gardening facts about Hoya bilobata plant

How to Grow Hoya bilobata

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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
Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' flower by Almost Eden
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aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 1'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Hoya 'Mathilde' flower by Emilio Botaniste
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aka Wax Plant

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • occasional
Photo of Hoya carnosa foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' flower by Almost Eden
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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
Photo of Hoya kerrii flower by Kara Nursery
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