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    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.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Hoya cembrae plant

    How to Grow Hoya cembrae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis'

    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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    Hoya 'Mathilde'

    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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    Hoya carnosa

    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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    Hoya carnosa 'Compacta'

    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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    Hoya kerrii

    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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