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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
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
By: Almost Eden
Garden photo gallery of Hoya kerrii 'Medio Picta'
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
Landscape groups by tags
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
aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower
Plant Type
Vine
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Wax Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 10'-12'
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
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
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
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