Hoya australis

Also Known As

Hoya keysii
Hoya
Porcelain Flower
Wax Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

H: 1'-10'
W: 1'-10'

planting zones

9b-12

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Hoya australis plant details

Hoya australis is an evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with blue and 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

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and 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, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya australis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya australis has long twining vines displaying waxy, paddle-shaped, pure green leaves. Occasional large clusters of night fragrant, waxy, star flowers appear. Plants rebloom multiple times on the same stem spur so do not remove.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A upright velvety form of Australis having thick bright green fuzzy leaves overlaid in bronze. Fragrant spicy 1" white waxy flowers with pale rose coronas during fall and winter. Likes bright indirect light.