Hoya cembrae

Also Known As

Hoya cembra
Hoya odorata
Fragrant Bush Hoya
Fragrant Wax Plant
Porcelain Flower
Wax Flower

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

11-12

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Hoya cembrae plant details

Hoya cembrae is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya cembrae

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, hanging basket, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya cembrae

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This most remarkable species carries an intensely sweet fragrance, unlike any other Hoya within our collection. It is easily grown with stems that can be either upright or cascading. Clusters of small, white blooms emerge along the leaf axis throughout the fall months.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

This 3' evergreen tropical shrub-like Hoya produces starry white, fragrant, 3/4" flowers singly and in clusters from late-spring to late fall. Item #9308.