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Hoya polyneura

Also Known As

  • Fish Tail Hoya
  • Porcelain Flower
  • Wax Plant

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 11-12

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Hoya polyneura plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoya polyneura

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, epiphyte, hanging basket, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoya polyneura

USDA Zones: 11 - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hoya polyneura commonly called the fishtail hoya due to the leaves looking like a fish tail. Is native to India and Himalaya. Growing as a vine or epiphyte. Flowers star shaped white to light yellow with a red center. Plants do great as hanging plants or mounted as an epiphyte.
White and maroon star shaped flowers bloom periodically. Let dry between waterings, Easy care houseplant.

Gardening facts about Hoya polyneura plant

How to Grow Hoya polyneura

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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