Hoya kentiana
Also Known As
- Hoya
- Porcelain Flower
- Wax Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine
size
- H: 1'-6'
- W: 1'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Hoya kentiana plant details
Hoya kentiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya kentiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya kentiana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Hoya kentiana plant
How to Grow Hoya kentiana
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
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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