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Hoya cinnamomifolia

Also Known As

CINNAMON HOYA
Hoya
Porcelain Flower
Wax Plant

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

10a-11

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Hoya cinnamomifolia plant details

Hoya cinnamomifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer burgundy and green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya cinnamomifolia

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and green blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya cinnamomifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

CINNAMON HOYA - A moderate growing vining plant from the island of Java. It has large dark green leaves with lighter colored veins running parallel to the leaf. Likes bright indirect light and makes a easy care houseplant. Let dry between waterings. The waxy flowers produced are in umbels of 20-30 with a lime green corolla and bright burgundy corona. The fragrant flowers have a sugary nectar.