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Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta'

Also Known As

  • Hoya kerrii mediopicta
  • Golden Variegated Heart Leaf Wax Flower
  • Porcelain Flower
  • Sweetheart Hoya
  • Wax Hearts

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-10'
  • W: 1'-10'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta' plant details

Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, evening garden, fragrant, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large heart-shaped foliage is splashed and flecked with gold and cream towards the center on this unusual tropical vine. A vigorous variegated Heartleaf Hoya which produces clusters of fragrant maroon flowers that often cover themselves in a clear honey-colored nectar (especially toward evening). Item # 9310.

Gardening facts about Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta' plant

How to Grow Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • 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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