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Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella

Also Known As

  • Hoya 'Bella'
  • Hoya lanceolata 'Bella'
  • Hoya lanceolata ssp. Bella
  • Beautiful Hoya
  • Miniature Wax Plant
  • Porcelain Flower

Plant type

cactus / succulent, vine

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella plant details

Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella

Plant type: cactus / succulent or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 IN - 24 IN - wide, 0 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, hanging basket, houseplant, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of star-shaped, pure white flowers highlighted by a pink center emit a fragrance so sweet that children will ask who is eating candy. This profuse bloomer is perfect for hanging baskets as it's small, lance-shaped leaves gracefully cascade and cover stiff stems.
White flowers periodically on small succulent like leaves. A small compact version of hoya. Easy to grow as a houseplant.

Gardening facts about Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella plant

How to Grow Hoya lanceolata subsp. bella

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy

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
Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Regalis' flower by Almost Eden
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aka Mathilde Porcelain Flower, Mathilde Wax Flower

Plant Type

Vine

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 1'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Hoya 'Mathilde' flower by Emilio Botaniste
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aka Wax Plant

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • occasional
Photo of Hoya carnosa foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
Photo of Hoya carnosa 'Compacta' flower by Almost Eden
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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
Photo of Hoya kerrii flower by Kara Nursery
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