Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes
Also Known As
- Australian Waxflower
- Hoya
- Porcelain Flower
- Wax Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine
size
- H: 1'-10'
- W: 1'-10'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes plant details
Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes plant
How to Grow Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
Size
Height: 6"-120"
Width: 12"-120"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-10'
Width: 1'-10'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-120"
Width: 6"-120"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Hoya globulosa 'Pink'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 1'-6'
Width: 1'-6'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Vine
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 8"-18"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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